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]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2016/06/29/wwe-2k17-announcement-paul-heyman/feed/0‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin on WWE Raw Return, WrestleMania 32 and WWE 2K16http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/11/02/stone-cold-steve-austin-wwe-raw-return-wrestlemania-32-2k16-brock-lesnar-paul-heyman-seth-rollins-roman-reigns/
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]]>The Texas Rattlesnake “Stone Cold” Steve Austin joins the podcast as he talks about his recent return to WWE Raw for the first time in four years, if he has had his last match, all the buzz about a potential match against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 32, if he plans on being a part of that show, how he still has a passion for pro wrestling, thoughts on both Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns, wins and losses in wrestling, the Divas Revolution, being on the cover the WWE 2K16 (which is out now), his podcast and lots more. Grab a Steveweiser and check it out!

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Jon mentions Brooklyn a few dozen times. Jon calls this a historic night with ten of the most memorable bouts in the ring. He says he has been talking about politics for sixteen years and it is good to be back in reality. The difference between politics and what you are going to see tonight, the WWE respects their audience. Stewart mentions Rusev, Ziggler, Reigns, Ambrose, Orton, Sheamus and the crowd whats. Jon mentions Seth Rollins and John Cena. He mentions Brock Lesnar and the Undertaker. Jon says he is one of those guys. He is still angry about the streak. He is upset that Lesnar took out the streak. He wanted to come to Brooklyn to tell Brock Lesnar how he feels. As a small weak man, he knew he would need some back up. He is going to interview Brock Lesnar, but have a friend with him. Jon brings out Mick Foley.

Mick has a story for Jon and the people right here in Brooklyn. Mick reminds Jon about the call about being his backup and he said the connection was fuzzy. Mick says the phone was against his bad ear. Mick says that he thought Jon wanted him to help interview the Rock. He missed the ‘b’ sound. Mick says had he known that it was Brock, this conversation would not be happening. Jon asks Mick if he was afraid of Brock Lesnar. Mick says that is what he is telling him. He is afraid of Brock. Jon reminds Mick of facing Undertaker at Hell in a Cell. Mick says it was inspiring and emotional, but it was 17 ago. You hadn’t started on the Daily Show. Mick says he has never been to Suplex City and he is not starting now. Mick tells Jon he is on his own and he wishes Jon a nice day.

First Match: Randy Orton vs. Sheamus

Sheamus tells everyone that he does not look stupid. He says you look stupid. Everyone watching looks stupid. Sheamus says you will ‘Respect the Hawk’. Orton trips Sheamus on the announce table and sends him back into the ring and Orton punches Sheamus. Orton with a European uppercut and drop kick. Sheamus goes to the floor again. Sheamus punches Orton on the floor and sends him into the ring post and connects with a clothesline. Sheamus sends Orton back into the ring and he goes up top. Sheamus with a knee drop to the head and he gets a near fall. Sheamus kicks Orton and connects with a boot to the chest. Sheamus with more kicks and he kicks Orton in the leg. Sheamus with a hard Irish whip. Sheamus kicks Orotn in the leg and knee. Sheamus with a uranage back breaker and he holds on to Orton for a second one and he asks if you are not entertained. Sheamus with a knee to the back and he applies a reverse chin lock. Orton with elbows and a head butt. Sheamus with a knee to the midsection and Orton is down again. Sheamus with a knee drop across the head and he chokes Orton. Sheamus kicks Orton in the leg. Sheamus with punches to the midsection. Orton with European uppercuts. Sheamus kicks Orton in the midsection and connects with a back elbow.

Sheamus with a reverse chin lock. Orton punches Sheamus and head butts Sheamus. Sheamus with an Irish whip and a knee lift but Orton with two clotheslines. Orton avoids a clothesline and Sheamus holds on to the ropes while Orton prepares for the power slam. Orton with a back breaker. Orton goes for the IEDDT but Sheamus gets back into the ring and Sheamus tries for the Finlay Slam but Orton gets to his feet and he sends Sheamus over the top rope with an Exploder. Orton with a running clothesline into the corner and he punches Sheamus from the turnbuckles. Sheamus sets for a running power slam and he hits it and gets a near fall. Sheamus goes for the Cloverleaf and turns it into a modified Scorpion Lock. Orton gets to the ropes and it forces Sheamus to release the hold.

Orton kicks Sheamus away and Sheamus misses a Brogue Kick. Orton hits the power slam for a near fall. Orton runs into a boot and Sheamus goes up to the turnbuckles but Orton stops him and hits a super IEDDT. Orton looks around while the cut above his eye starts to open up more. Orton twists to the mat and pounds for the RKO but Sheamus goes to the apron. Sheamus with a shoulder from the apron and Sheamus with the forearms across the chest. Orton with elbows and then Sheamus goes for the slingshot spear but Orton with an RKO. Sheamus rolls to the floor so Orton cannot capitalize. Orton goes to the floor and then he brings Sheamus in and he sets for the kickoff but Sheamus moves and Sheamus with White Noise for a near fall. Sheamus signals for the Brogue Kick and he pounds his chest. Orton avoids it and he tries for the RKO but Sheamus moves. Sheamus with a Brogue Kick that sends Orton into the turnbuckles and then he hits a second Brogue Kick for the three count.

Winner: Sheamus in 12:13

Second Match: Fatal Four Way Tag Team Match for the WWE Tag Team Championship
Prime Time Players (c) vs. The New Day vs. Lucha Dragons vs. Los Matadores

Kofi tags himself in and he throws Titus to the floor. Big E covers Kofi and Titus breaks it up. Cara tags in and hits a sunset flip and rolls though and kicks Kofi. Kofi kicks Cara and hits a springboard rana but Cara gets a near fall. Cara picks up Kofi and hits a Finlay Slam and Kalisto tags in and Cara monkey flips Kalisto onto Kofi for a near fall. Big E tags in. Big E slaps Kalisto but Kalisto kicks Big E and trips him and hits the Listo kick. Kalisto gets a near fall. Big E sends Kalisto into the ropes and Kalisto with a no hands springboard round kick. Young tags in and he gets a rollup on Kalisto for a near fall. Kalisto with a leg sweep and cover. Kalisto and Young avoid kicks and stand off. They lock up and Kalisto with an elbow. Kofi tags in and he Young with an overhead belly-to-belly throw. Young with a clothesline and forearm followed by a back rake. Young with a neck breaker for a near fall. Kofi with an elbow and he tags in Big E. Young with a forearm to Kofi and he goes to the floor. Young goes for Kofi and leans over the apron and Big E with a splash onto Young on the apron. Diego tags in and he gets a near fall on Young. Diego with kicks and he chokes Young in the rings and hits a splash while tagging in Fernando and Fernando with a slingshot senton for a near fall. Diego tags back in and they hit a double suplex. Diego gets a near fall. Kofi tags in and he kicks Young. Big E tags in and kicks Young. Kofi tags back in and he continues to kick Young.Big E with more kicks to Young. Kofi tags in and gets Irish whipped into a drop kick on Young for a near fall. Kofi with a reverse chin lock. Kofi with forearms and kicks.

Big E tags in and Big E with a gutbuster and Kofi with a kick. Big E gets a near fall. Big E with an abdominal stretch and he hits Young in the ribs to the tune of New Day Rocks. Young is bleeding from the mouth. Young with chops to Big E and Big E with a back elbow for a near fall. Kofi tags in while Woods talks about Big E’s tricep meat. Kofi with a European uppercut and punch. Young punches Kofi and elbows Big E. Kofi comes off the turnbuckles and is met with a reverse atomic drop Titus tags in and he takes care of Kofi and Big E. Titus with a boot to Kofi. Titus catches Kalisto and hits a back breaker and throws him aside. Titus with back breakers to Diego and he tosses him aside. Titus with the dog bark and splash to Diego and Kofi. Kofi is clotheslined over the top rope. Fernando kicks Titus and hits a cross body for a near fall. Cara with a head scissors that sends Fernando to the floor. Everyone is down on the floor. Titus is dropped on the top rope by Fernando. Woods pushes Fernando off the turnbuckles and Torito with a cross body but Woods catches him and he hits a sit out gourdbuster. Fernando with a lungblower to Titus and Young with a back drop driver to Woods on the apron. Big E with a spear to Young through the ropes and to the floor. Fernando goes up top but Cara stops him and Kalisto kicks Fernando. Fernando is sent to the floor and then Diego fights with Kalisto on the turnbuckles. Cara gets involved as well. Cara and Kalisto with a double superplex set up but Titus with a power bomb. Kofi makes the blind tag and Titus hits Clash of the Titus on Diego and then Kofi kicks Titus and Big E sends Titus to the floor while Kofi makes the cover and gets the three count.

Winner: New WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day in 11:23

Third Match: Dolph Ziggler w/Lana vs. Rusev w/Summer Rae

Rusev with a kick to the midsection followed by a forearm to the back. Rusev tries for a suplex but Ziggler gets to his feet and he hits a drop kick. Ziggler with punches and then he goes to the turnbuckles and punches Rusev. Ziggler misses a splash into the corner and hits the ring post when Rusev moves. Rusev kicks Ziggler and connects wit a series of elbow drops. Rusev gets a near fall. Rusev with a round kick to the chest. Rusev yells at Ziggler as he stands over Dolph. Rusev with a bear hug. Ziggler with a head butt so Rusev adds more pressure to the bear hug. Ziggler tries to rake the eyes and Rusev screams something in Bulgarian. Ziggler with punches and head butts to escape the hold. Ziggler with a drop kick and then Rusev catches Ziggler and hits a urange for a near fall. Ziggler with punches but Rusev does not go down. Rusev with punches and he presses Ziggler over his head. Ziggler is able to counter and hits a DDT. Both men are down. Ziggler punches Rusev and Rusev punches back. They go back and forth and Rusev sends Ziggler into the turnbuckles and Rusev moves. Ziggler with running clotheslines followed by a Stinger Splash and neck breaker. Ziggler with the long distance dedication for the leaping elbow drop and he gets a near fall. Rusev with a spinning heel kick for a near fall. Rusev goes up top but Ziggler climb up top and hits a Super X Factor for a near fall. Ziggler goes for the super kick but Rusev blocks it.

Rusev with a Saito suplex and a flip senton for a near fall. Rusev does the stomp to set up for the jumping side kick. Ziggler moves out of the way and Ziggler tries for a Fameasser but Rusev catches him and Ziggler with a sunset flip for a near fall. Ziggler with a sleeper and he gets on Rusev’s back. Rusev gets to the ropes but Ziggler does not release the hold. Rusev backs Ziggler into the corner and the hold is finally released. Ziggler moves on a splash by Rusev in the corner and Ziggler with a Fameasser for a near fall. Rusev pushes Ziggler away on two Zig Zag attempts. Rusev with a jumping thrust kick and he stomps on the back. Rusev applies the Accolade and Lana gets in front of Ziggler and Rusev. Summer comes over and Lana slaps Summer. Rusev releases the hold and then Ziggler goes to the floor. Rusev holds Ziggler and says something to Lana. Summer attacks Lana from behind and Rusev smiles. Ziggler with a super kick as the referee continues the count and Rusev lands on the announce table. The referee makes the ten count and neither man is in the ring. After the match, Rusev sends Ziggler back into the ring and Ziggler with a double leg take down and he punches Ziggler. Summer grabs Ziggler and punches him. Lana comes in and we have a pile up in the ring. Ziggler and Rusev put their issues aside and they pull Summer and Lana apart.

Winner: Double Countout in 11:46

Fourth Match: Stardust & King Barrett vs. Stephen Amell & Neville

Barrett backs Neville into the corner and Neville avoids a punch. Barrett with an Irish whip and Neville floats over and flips across the ring and hits a cross body. Neville with a drop kick and Barrett backs into the ropes. Stardust tags in and he says that he wants Amell. He wants the Emerald Archer. Amell tags in and he springboards into the ring and gets in Stardust’s face. Stardust pushes Amell to the mat and he curtseys in front of him. Amell kips up and kicks Stardust and Stardust backs into the ropes. Barrett covers Stardust’s ears to silence the chants. Stardust with a knee to the midsection. Amell escapes a belly-to-back suplex attempt and he hip tosses Stardust.Barrett tags back in and Barrett backs Amell into the turnbuckles and he kicks Amell. Barrett picks up Amell for a slam but he takes too long and Amell gets to his feet. Barrett with a back heel kick and he sends Amell into the corner.

Stardust tags in and he kicks Amell. Stardust chokes Amell in the corner. Barrett tags back in and he punches Amell. Barrett chokes Amell in the ropes. Barrett puts Amell in the ropes and he connects with a series of knees and then kicks Amell to the floor. Stardust works over Amell while the referee is not looking. Stardust kicks Amell and then hits a delayed gourdbuster and gets a near fall. Stardust blocks a kick and Amell with an enzuigiri and both men are down. Barrett and Neville tag in and Neville drop kicks Stardust off the apron. Neville with a back heel kick, front kick and back heel kick followed by a boot to the temples. Neville with kicks to Barrett in the corner. Neville goes to the turnbuckles and hits a moonsault for a near fall. Stardust and Barrett go over the top rope to the floor. Amell goes up top and e hits a cross body onto Stardust and Barrett. Neville goes up top and hits the Red Arrow on Barrett for the three count.

Ryback with shoulders to Show and Show with a punch to the midsection. Show stomps on Ryback’s back and Miz punches Ryback. Ryback chases Miz into the ring and Miz and Ryback are grabbed by Show. They kick Show and try for a double suplex and Show with a double suplex of his own and he reminds us he is a giant. Show goes to the turnbuckles but then he decides to turn around and instead of the Vader Bomb, he goes for a senton and Miz gets the near fall on Ryback. Show sends Miz into the turnbuckles and he chops Miz. Show with a splash to Ryback and Miz. Show with a running butt splash to Ryback but Ryback with a shoulder to Show. Ryback with a power slam to Miz for a near fall. Ryback goes up top and hits a frog splash but Show picks up Ryback and choke slams him on Miz.

Show gets a near fall on Ryback while Miz rolls to the floor. Show kicks Ryback and he sets for the knock out punch. Ryback ducks it and Ryback with a spinebuster and splash to Show. Ryback sets for the clothesline but Show grabs Ryback by the throat. Ryback with Shellshock and then he hits the Skull Crushing Finale on Ryback for a near fall. Miz gets a near fall on Show. He gets a near fall on Ryback and then Show. Miz goes back and forth for near falls. Ryback is back on his feet and the straps are down. Ryback gets Miz up for Shellshock but Show punches Ryback and Show gets a near fall on Ryback. Miz with a near fall on Ryback. Show grabs Miz by the throat but Miz with kicks. Show with a knockout punch to Miz. Ryback clotheslines Show over the top rope and then he pins Miz.

Winner: Still WWE Intercontinental Champion Ryback in 5:31

Sixth Match: The Wyatt Family vs. Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose

Ambrose with a cross body and punches to Harper followed by a forearm into the corner and a bulldog. Wyatt and Reigns get involved and Reigns with an uppercut. Ambrose and Reigns send Harper to the floor. Ambrose with a suicide dive onto Harper and Reigns goes after Wyatt but Wyatt sends Reigns into the ring steps. Ambrose sends Wyatt into the announce tables. Harper with a kick and he tries for a power bomb but Ambrose lands on his feet and Reigns with a clothesline off the steps to Harper. Ambrose gets onto the announce tables and he goes around the world for a clothesline to Wyatt. Ambrose punches Harper as they get back into the ring. Ambrose with a drop kick and Reigns with a clothesline. Ambrose tags back in and hits an elbow drop to the chest and gets a near fall. Wyatt gets on the apron to distract Ambrose and Harper hits Ambrose from behind. Reigns attacks Wyatt by the announce table. Wyatt with a uranage to Reigns on the announce table. Harper with a suicide dive to Harper and a super kick over the announce table. Ambrose with a suicide dive and then Harper with a kick to Ambrose as he comes off the apron. Wyatt with a back senton onto Ambrose. Wyatt tags in and he sends Ambrose back into the ring. Wyatt with a knee to the head followed by a suplex throw. Wyatt with a kick to the back of the head. Harper tags in and he chops Ambrose and rips off his shirt. Ambrose with chops but Harper chops back. Wyatt tags back in and he hits a suplex to the floor while Ambrose was hanging from the second rope. Wyatt sends Ambrose into the apron and then they return to the ring.

Wyatt punches Ambrose and tags in Harper and Harper with a boot for a near fall. Harper with a crossface to Ambrose. Wyatt tags in and Wyatt with a back senton for a near fall. Ambrose crawls to the corner even though there is no one there. Wyatt sends Dean into the turnbuckles and Wyatt with a splash into the corner. Ambrose gets a near fall. Harper tags in and he kicks Ambrose in the head. Harper catapults Ambrose throat first into the middle rope and he gets a near fall. Wyatt punches Ambrose and Ambrose has trouble standing up. Ambrose with a punch but Wyatt with an uppercut. Ambrose with a clothesline. Roman makes his way back to the corner and he tags in and hits a clothesline on Harper followed by a clothesline. Reigns with a flying clothesline and then he runs into an elbow. Harper with a boot but Reigns with a clothesline.Reigns with a pump handle suplex and he hits a second one. Reigns sets for the Superman punch but Wyatt stops him. Harper with a kick and he sets for a power bomb and hits it and gets a near fall. Wyatt tells Harper to put him away. Wyatt tags back in and Harper sets for a power bomb and Wyatt goes to the turnbuckles but Reigns with a back drop and a Superman punch to Wyatt and Harper. Ambrose tags in and Reigns gets Wyatt on his shoulders and they hit a Doomsday Device and Harper breaks up the cover. Harper goes for a power bomb but Reigns with a Superman punch. Ambrose picks up Harper for Reigns to hit a power bomb. Wyatt sets for Sister Abigail but Ambrose escapes and hits the double underhook DDT. Reigns tags in and he hits the spear and gets the three count.

They lock up again and Cena with a side head lock and take down. Rollins with a hip toss and drop kick. Rollins shows Cena that he can’t see him. Cena with a punch and side head lock take down. Cena with a belly-to-belly slam and he returns to the reverse chin lock. Rollins with punches but Cena covers his face to protect his nose. Cena misses a splash in the corner and Rollins with a flip clothesline off the turnbuckles followed by a high knee to the back and Cena goes to the floor. Rollins with a suicide dive and then he goes back into the ring and hits a second one. Rollins sets for a third one and he hits a flip dive onto Cena. Cena with two flying shoulder tackles and then he goes for the Blue Thunder Bomb but Rollins with a side head lock take down and Slingblade for a near fall. Rollins is sent to the apron and he tries for a springboard move and Cena goes for the ankle and tries for the STF but Rollins gets to the ropes. Cena with a Blue Thunder Bomb and he sets for the Five Knuckle Shuffle but Rollins with a kick. Cena with a back drop to counter a Pedigree but Rollins lands on his feet. Cena with the springboard stunner followed by the five knuckle shuffle. Cena gets Rollins on his shoulders but Rollins gets to the turnbuckles. Rollins with a double knee take down and a running shooting star press for a near fall.

Rollins with a forearm into the corner and he puts Cena on the turnbuckles. Cena knocks Rollins to the mat but Rollins gets back up and he punches Cena into the tree of woe. Rollins with a double stomp to Cena while in the tree of woe and he gets a near fall. Cena with an Attitude Adjustment for a near fall. Cena punches Rollins and Rollins with kicks and forearms. Rollins sets for the Pedigree but Cena with a double leg take down. Rollins is catapulted into the turnbuckles and then Cena with an electric chair gourdbuster for a near fall. Cena goes to the apron and then he goes up top for the Rocker Dropper and he hits it but Rollins kicks out and rolls to the apron.Cena gets Rollins on his shoulder and Cena goes to the turnbuckles. Cena puts Rollins on top and then he sets for the Attitude Adjustment from the turnbuckles. Rollins counters into a buckle bomb. Rollins goes up top and hits a frog splash but Cena kicks out at two and he picks up Rollins and gets Rollins on his shoulders. Rollins lands on his feet on the Attitude Adjustment and Rollins with an enzuigiri. Cena with a cross body and Rollins holds on and picks up Cena and hits an Attitude Adjustment for a near fall.

Rollins goes for the Phoenix Splash and Cena moves but Rollins sees it and he lands on his feet and rolls through. Cena with an STF but Rollins escapes. Cena tries for the Attitude Adjustment and Rollins gets to his feet. Cena with a figure four leg lock. Rollins rolls over and reverses the hold. Cena gets to the ropes and Rollins releases the hold. Cena goes to the apron and he punches Rollins. Cena with another punch and he goes up top. Cena climbs gingerly and Rollins recovers and he sets for a superplex and he rolls through into a Falcon Arrow for a near fall. Rollins goes up top and misses the Falcon Arrow. The referee is knocked out and Cena hits the Attitude Adjustment but there is no referee. Cena wants someone to check on the referee and Rollins with a jumping knee to the nose. Jon Stewart comes to the ring and he has a chair. He has no idea what he is doing and then he hits Cena in the midsection with the chair. Rollins with a Pedigree onto the chair and then the referee miraculously recovers and makes the three count.

Winner: New WWE United States Champion and Still WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins in 18:50

Brie backs Becky into the corner and pushes Becky. Becky pushes back. Becky with an arm drag or two followed by a drop kick. Brie sends Becky into the ropes and he hits a running knee to the head. Tamina tags in and she super kicks Brie. Sasha takes care of Charlotte and Paige while Naomi goes after Nikki and Alicia. Tamina with a head butt to Becky. Sasha tags in and she hits a seated splash onto Becky. Naomi tags in and she hits a leap frog seated splash onto Becky. Tamina tags back in and she slams Becky and drops a knee to the head. Naomi tags in and she slaps Becky. Naomi with a split leg drop and another leg drop for a near fall. Sasha tags in and she tries for a slam but Becky with a rollup for a near fall. Tamina is tagged in and she kicks Becky and gets a near fall. Tamina with a forearm and Becky rolls to the apron. Tamina with a forearm and Becky goes to the floor. Tamina goes to the floor and she runs Becky into the apron. Charlotte with a spear to Tamina. Naomi and Sasha with flip dives onto Charlotte and Becky.

Nikki and Brie are in the ring and they hit stereo suicide dives onto Noami and Sasha. Alicia tries to knock Paige off the turnbuckles and Alicia is pushed off the turnbuckles onto everyone. Paige tells us this is her house and she hits a cannonball onto everyone. Tamina and Becky are in the ring and Tamina gets Becky on her shoulders. Brie tags in and Nikki with a forearm to Tamina. Brie with an X Factor to Tamina to eliminate her. Nikki gets Becky on her shoulders for Rack Attack but Charlotte and Paige make the save. Paige tags in and she hits a Thesz Press and punches Nikki. Paige with a running knee into the corner followed by more knees. Paige with a fallaway slam and she pushes Nikki to the floor. Nikki blocks a baseball slide and she hits an Alabama Slam on the floor. Nikki blows a kiss and goes back into the ring and does some Scott Steiner push ups.Paige gets her power restored to fly back into the ring. Nikki with a slam and she gets a near fall. Brie tags in and they hit a double flap jack on Paige for a near fall. Brie with a rear chin lock. Brie with a flying forearm for a near fall. Brie with kicks of Yes to Paige. Paige with a rollup for a near fall. Brie with a leg sweep to stop Paige.

Alicia tags in and they send Paige into the corner. Alicia with a Northern Lights suplex for a near fall. Alicia with a surfboard on Paige. Fox with a drop kick to Paige. Nikki tags in and gets a near fall with a suplex. Alicia tags in and they hit a double suplex and Alicia gets a near fall. Alicia sends Paige into the turnbuckles and Paige fights out of the corner but Alicia stops her. Paige with a back drop and knee to the head. Alicia stops Paige from making the tag but she slaps Alicia and tags in Charlotte. Charlotte with chops and a neck breaker. Charlotte knocks Nikki off the apron. Charlotte with a spear and she puts Alicia in the figure four and she bridges but Nikki breaks up the cover. Paige with a spear to take care of Nikki. Charlotte and Alicia go for boots at the same time. Both women are down. Brie and Becky make the tag and Becky with forearms. Brie with a slap but Becky with a slap. They go with a flurry of forearms. Becky with a snap mare but Brie kicks Becky away and she hits a missile drop kick but does not catch her properly. Becky with a pump handle suplex for the three count.

Winner: Team PCB

Ninth Match: Cesaro vs. Kevin Owens

Cesaro with a double leg take down and he tries for the Giant Swing but Owens kicks him away. Cesaro is sent to the apron and he kicks Owens but Owens sends Cesaro to the floor. Owens with a flip dive onto Cesaro. Cesaro is sent back into the ring and Owens has comments for Cole so he does not see Cesaro getting ready for a corkscrew plancha onto Owens. Cesaro with a cross body from the top and he gets a near fall. Cesaro goes for the swing but he decides to go with a double stomp instead. Owens rolls to the floor. Cesaro tries to attack Owens but Owens sees him and sends Cesaro into the ringside barrier. Owens with a cannonball to Cesaro. Owens sends Cesaro back into the ring and he gets a near fall. Owens kicks Cesaro in the arm. Owens punches Cesaro and hits a short arm clothesline followed by a back senton. Owens with a back senton to Cesaro’s back and he gets a near fall. Owens with a reverse chin lock. Cesaro punches Owens and Cesaro with an Irish whip but he misses the running European uppercut. Owens has Cesaro on his shoulders and hits a neck breaker. Owens with a flip senton onto Cesaro’s back for a near fall. Owens with a reverse chin lock. The crowd chants Ole and Owens tells Cesaro to stay down. Owens slaps Cesaro but Cesaro slaps back and connects with European uppercuts in the corner. Owens with a kick and Cesaro with the Alpamare Water Slide and he gets a near fall. Owens goes to the apron and he stops Cesaro and he goes on top but Cesaro with a European uppercut. Cesaro with another European uppercut.

Cesaro with a deadlift super side salto for a near fall. Cesaro tries for the Gotch Style Neutralizer but Owens blocks it. Cesaro with a series of knees and he tries for the Neutralizer again but Owens with a back body drop. Cesaro runs into an elbow and then Owens goes to the turnbuckles for a tornado DDT and he gets a near fall. Owens goes to the turnbuckles and he goes for a double jump moonsault but Cesaro moves and Owens lands hard on the mat. Cesaro with a running European uppercut. Cesaro with an Irish whip and he runs into a super kick and Owens gets a near fall. Owens tells everyone, especially Cole to watch. Cesaro holds on to the ropes and he kicks Owens. Cesaro with a springboard European uppercut for a near fall. Owens and Cesaro go to the floor and Cesaro runs around the ring for a European uppercut and Owens is down. Cesaro sends Owens into the ring and Cesaro signals for the swing and he takes Owens down and hits the giant swing. Cesaro applies the Sharpshooter and Owens crawls to the ropes and he gets there. Cesaro releases the hold. Cesaro punches Owens and puts him on the turnbuckles. Owens with punches to the midsection but Cesaro with a European uppercut. Cesaro sets for a superplex but Owens with forearms and Owens tries for the fisherman’s buster. Cesaro counters and he hits a drop kick that staggers Owens. Owens drops Cesaro on the top rope in an uncomfortable way. Owens with a super fisherman’s buster and Owens with a pop up power bomb for the three count.

Winner: Kevin Owens

Tenth Match: Brock Lesnar w/Paul Heyman vs. The Undertaker

Lesnar attacks him before Taker even gets his jacket off. The bell hasn’t even rang. Lesnar beats Taker up but Taker fights back and knocks Lesnar out of the ring. Taker takes his jacket off as Lesnar regroups on the floor. Lesnar comes in and we get the bell. Lesnar tackles Taker and unload son him. Taker with shots to the jaw that stuns Lesnar. Taker walks the rope but Old School but Lesnar turns it into a F5 attempt. Dueling chants for both men now. That’s blocked with a knee to the gut. Lesnar with shoulder thrusts in the corner now. Lesnar hits a belly to belly after a boot in the corner. Lesnar with a German suplex. Lesnar says, “Suplex City b—h!” and the crowd pops. Lesnar goes for another German but Taker drives him face first into the turnbuckle. Taker nails Snake Eyes and a big boot that sends Lesnar to the floor. Taker follows and we see that Lesnar’s forehead is busted open. Taker keeps control and rams Lesnar back into the apron as Heyman looks on concerned. Taker with the big leg drop on the apron. They trade jabs and big rights and lefts now. Taker grabs Lesnar’s throat for a chokeslam but Lesnar slides out and turns it into a German. Lesnar with another suplex. Taker tries to fight off another German attempt but Lesnar hits it anyway. Lesnar goes to the floor and takes monitors off the German announce table. Taker follows and hits an elbow to the face. Taker goes for a powerbomb but Lesnar blocks it. Lesnar hits a F5 on Taker, sending him through the announce table.

Fans chant “this is awesome” as Lesnar rolls back in the ring. Taker barely makes it back in the ring before the 10 count. Lesnar waits for Taker to get up and says he’s going to kill him, calling him a son of a b—h. Taker is beat up. He crawls over to Lesnar but collapses. Lesnar smiles. Taker looks up from his knees and says Lesnar will have to kill him. Taker smacks Lesnar and nails a chokeslam. Heyman yells from ringside. Taker scoops Lesnar for a Tombstone and nails it but Lesnar kicks out at two count. Lesnar sits up and starts laughing. Taker sits up also and laughs in Lesnar’s face, mocking him. They trade blows from the mat and get to their feet. Lesnar with shoulder thrusts in the corner. Lesnar applies the Kimura Lock in the corner but the referee won’t break it. Taker turns that into a Last Ride for a close two count. They get up and Lesnar nails a F5 for another close two count. They get up and Lesnar hits a third F5 but Taker still kicks out. Taker pulls Lesnar in for Hell’s Gate as Heyman screams from ringside. Lesnar breaks it and applies the Kimura again. Taker turns it into a two count. They keep struggling and the bell rings out of nowhere. Referee Charles Robinson yells at the timekeeper, saying he didn’t call for the bell and it was only a 1 count. Heyman is in the ring going nuts. Lesnar is standing but Taker comes from behind with a low blow. Taker applies Hell’s Gate again. Cole says the confusion was over whether or not Taker tapped. Lesnar gives Taker the middle finger while in Hell’s Gate. He passes out a few seconds later for the win.

]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/23/summerslam-2015-results/feed/0Wrestling Fix: “Rowdy” Roddy Piper’s cause of death, full NXT Brooklyn lineup, Mick Foley calls for Divas pipebomb and morehttp://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/19/rowdy-roddy-pipers-cause-of-death-wwe-nxt-brooklyn-lineup-mick-foley-calls-divas-pipebomb/
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WWE and WWN/Evolve may still be discussing some type of working relationship. [ProWrestling.net]

Mick Foley is calling for the WWE women to drop a “pipebomb” after the Minneapolis crowd chanted for Brock Lesnar during the Sasha Banks-Nikki Bella match on Raw.Foley wrote:

We can’t just gradually be SHOWN the revolution. WE can’t have the revolution EXPLAINED to us. We need one of the participants to make us FEEL it. We NEED that promo that perfectly captures the time and place, the pride and passion of this revolution. We NEED a CM Punk pipebomb. We NEED that “Austin 3;16 says I just whipped your ass” moment, that Dusty Rhodes “Hard Times” promo – something that hammers home the point to even the densest, drunkest members of the ‪#‎WWEUniverse‬ that times have changed – and chanting for anyone – even if it is a returning hometown hero like Brock Lesnar – while women are working their asses off to entertain them is not just disrespectful, but unacceptable.

As a wrestling fan, I was embarrassed. As a friend of both participants in the match, I was hurt. [Mick Foley Facebook]

Foley’s comedy set apparently could end up on a “major cable network.”

]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/19/rowdy-roddy-pipers-cause-of-death-wwe-nxt-brooklyn-lineup-mick-foley-calls-divas-pipebomb/feed/0WWE Raw Review 8/17/2015, WWE SummerSlam 2015 Previewhttp://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/19/wwe-raw-review-8172015-wwe-summerslam-2015-preview/
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Brian and Michael are LIVE following WWE RAW for the latest Between the Ropes broadcast as they talk the company’s final build for WWE SummerSlam 2015. The guys talk about the final segment of the show with The Undertaker and Brock Lesnar, the contract signing involving John Cena and Seth Rollins and more. Plus, they give their SummerSlam predictions and take your questions.

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]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/19/wwe-raw-review-8172015-wwe-summerslam-2015-preview/feed/0WWE Raw Results – August 17, 2015http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/17/wwe-raw-results-august-17-2015/
http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/17/wwe-raw-results-august-17-2015/#respondMon, 17 Aug 2015 23:32:57 +0000http://www.betweentheropes.com/?p=21446WWE Raw August 17, 2015 Target Center Minneapolis, Minnesota If you missed last week’s edition of Raw click here For all of our coverage and the WWE and SummerSlam click here WWE Raw Pre-Show: It was announced that there will be a contract signing for the WWE World Heavyweight/United States Championship match for SummerSlam. It ...

It was announced that there will be a contract signing for the WWE World Heavyweight/United States Championship match for SummerSlam. It was also announced that both Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker will be in the arena tonight. The panel talked about the John Cena/Seth Rollins match. The Miz & Stephen Amell were the special guest that call into the pre-show. The panel discuss Orton costing Sheamus the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and their upcoming match at SummerSlam. Sasha Banks will take on Nikki Bella. The panel close out the show with their bold predictions.

WWE Raw:

The Authority Segment:

Stephanie says they have a lot of news. It feels like Christmas morning when you are waiting to open your presents. The tension is so thick, you can cut it with a knife. Stephanie says the Barclays Center is sold out, but you can watch it on the WWE Network. Hunter reminds us it is an Award Winning Network. Hunter mentions that it will be four hours. He says careers will be defined and scores will be settled. Hunter says history will be made. Hunter mentions the Undertaker versus Brock Lesnar match. Stephanie mentions that Brock and the Undertaker will be in the building tonight. Hunter mentions the Title versus Title Match with John Cena facing Seth Rollins. Stephanie mentions that they will be here face to mangled face so there will be a contract signing.

Hunter mentions the Two Thirds of the Shield versus Two Thirds of the Wyatt Family Match featuring Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns versus Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper. Hunter mentions that Luke Harper will face Roman Reigns. Stephanie mentions the Divas Elimination Trios Match and that Sasha Banks will face Nikki Bella tonight. Hunter says there will be nine matches on SummerSlam on the four hour show. Stephanie mentions that there is an incredible host for SummerSlam. The former host of the Daily Show Jon Stewart will be the host.

First Match: Randy Orton & Cesaro vs. Sheamus & Kevin Owens

Owens decides to tag in Sheamus before locking up. Orton wants to be tagged in so he can face Sheamus and Cesaro does it. They circle each other and Sheamus goes to the floor to listen to the crowd insult his look and Sheamus tells everyone to respect the ‘hawk’. Sheamus returns to the ring. Sheamus with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. They lock up again and Orton with a side head lock. Orton with a shoulder tackle or two and then Sheamus goes to the floor. Sheamus returns to the ring and he tags in Owens. Cesaro wants the tag and Owens attacks Orton who takes too much time to make the tag. Orton with a boot and Owens with an Irish whip and Orton with a clothesline out of the corner. Cesaro tags in and he hits a delayed vertical suplex. Owens with a knee and punches. Cesaro with a springboard European uppercut and Owens goes to the floor Orton with punches and head butts to Sheamus. Sheamus with a Finlay slam and then Owens tags in and hits a back senton for a near fall. Owens knocks Cesaro off the apron and goes with the old timey fighting pose before kicking and punching Orton. Sheamus tags in and he kicks Orton. Sheamus chokes Orton in the ropes. Sheamus with a splash into the corner followed by a running knee lift and he gets a near fall.

Owens tags back in and he kicks Orton. Owens with a snap mare and reverse chin lock. Owens throws Orton to the floor and then Owens goes to the floor after Orton. Orton with a kick and back drop driver onto the ringside barrier. Orton gets back into the ring and Owens struggles to get back in and Sheamus tags in and he grabs Orton. Orton kicks Sheamus away and Cesaro tags in. Cesaro with European uppercuts to Sheamus followed by an Irish whip and running European uppercut. Cesaro does it three times and then he hits a series of European uppercuts and ends with a short arm clothesline. Cesaro goes up top for a cross body and he gets a near fall. Cesaro tries for the giant swing but Sheamus gets to the ropes. Sheamus with a forearm to Cesaro and then he hits a power slam. Sheamus goes up top but he comes off and is met with a European uppercut and Cesaro gets a near fall. Sheamus goes for a back body drop but Cesaro lands on his feet. Cesaro with a kick and he tags in Orton. Sheamus with a forearm to Cesaro and Cesaro kicks Owens off the apron. Orton with an IEDDT to Sheamus and then he looks around and tries for an RKO on Owens but Owens blocks it. Orton with an RKO on Sheamus for the three count.

Winner: Randy Orton & Cesaro in 13:00

The Undertaker Promo:

Undertaker says that when the reaper calls your name, there is no apology. When the reaper calls your name, there will be no remorse. When the reaper calls your name, it’s just over. Lesnar, the hounds of hell are baying for your soul and the gates of hell are opening and welcoming you to your eternal damnation. Brock Lesnar your name has been called. At SummerSlam, you will never rest in peace.

The Authority & Seth Rollins Backstage Segment:

Rollins says that Hunter and Stephanie are the best. John Cena has done everything but look him in the eye to accept his challenge face to face. The contract signing will seal the deal. Rollins says that is perfect. He has one other favor. After he beats John Cena at SummerSlam, he would like for them to make a statue of him next to Bruno Sammartino, Andre the Giant, and The Ultimate Warrior. Stephanie says if Rollins can defeat John Cena and hold both titles, he would deserve a statue among the legends. Hunter says consider it done if he can do it.

Harper with a punch but Reigns punches back. Harper with a kick and uppercut. Harper sends Reigns into the turnbuckles but Reigns punches back. Reigns with more punches and he tries to send Harper into the turnbuckles but Harper blocks it and he punches Reigns. Harper with a snap mare and reverse chin lock. Harper holds on to the head lock as Reigns backs him into the corner. Reigns with shoulders. Reigns with a punch and head butt. Reigns with a kick. Reigns misses the flying clothesline but he is able to clothesline Harper over the top rope to the floor. Reigns goes to the floor for the Juggernaut broad jump drop kick. Harper with a side head lock after a probably Gator Roll. Harper with a reverse chin lock and we see Harper with a drop kick.

Reigns punches Harper and Reigns blocks a suplex attempt. Harper with a thrust to the throat and then he hits a Michinoku Driver for a near fall. Harper with a rear chin lock. Reigns with a belly-to-back suplex and both men are down. Harper with a boot to the head and he gets a near fall. Harper with a front face lock. Harper with a Gator Roll into a side head lock. Harper with a reverse chin lock. Harper and Reigns with punches and then Reigns with clotheslines and a flying clothesline. Reigns runs into an elbow from Harper but Reigns with an uppercut. Harper with a knee and Reigns with a waist lock suplex. Reigns with Neverending Story and then he is sent to the apron. Reigns with a punch and then he drops down and Harper goes over the top rope to the floor. Reigns with a clothesline from the apron onto Harper.

They return to the ring and Harper with a thrust kick and he sets for the power bomb but Reigns with a punch. Reigns sets for a power bomb but Harper with a back drop and Reigns holds on for a sunset flip and he gets a near fall. Reigns clotheslines Harper to the floor. Reigns sends Harper back into the ring and Reigns with a clothesline for a near fall. Reigns goes for a Samoan drop but Harper with elbows. Reigns finally hits the Samoan drop and gets a near fall. Reigns sets for the Superman punch and Harper sees the cocking of the arm so he goes to the floor. Reigns follows and Harper with a super kick. Harper goes for a suicide dive but Reigns with a Superman punch on the floor but Harper with a Bossman slam for a near fall. Harper sets for a power bomb but Reigns counters and gets Harper on his shoulders. Reigns goes for a rollup but Harper with a super kick and he hits a sit out power bomb for a near fall. Reigns with a Superman punch to counter a discus clothesline and Reigns with a spear for the three count.

Tamina sends Becky to the mat. Becky with a waist lock but Tamina with a hip lock to send her to the mat. Becky goes for the leg but Tamina with a head butt. Tamina tries for a Samoan drop but Becky gets to her feet and she connects with forearms. Tamina catches Becky and hits a spinning uranage. Tamina with a slam and she gets a near fall. Tamina with a rear chin lock. Becky with punches but Tamina with a clothesline and she gets a near fall. Tamina with forearms. Tamina kicks Becky in the corner and Irish whips Becky. Tamina runs into an elbow and then Becky kicks Tamina and punches her. Tamina sends Becky into the turnbuckles and Becky moves when Tamina charges into the corner. Becky with a springboard kick and then she goes up top and hits a missile drop kick for a near fall. Tamina goes for another uranage but Becky counters into the DisArmher and Tamina taps out.

Winner: Becky Lynch via Submission in 4:00

Fourth Match: Rusev w/Summer Rae vs. Mark Henry

Rusev goes to the floor and Henry follows and he knocks down Rusev from behind. Henry with an Irish whip into the ringside barrier. Henry rolls Rusev back into the ring and he hits a power slam for a near fall. Henry goes for another power slam and he hits it but Rusev kicks out. Rusev rolls to the floor and Henry follows. Rusev with a kick and he sends Henry into the ring post. Rusev sends Henry into the ring post again. Rusev rolls Henry into the ring and he yells at Lana before returning into the ring and he hits the jumping thrust kick. Rusev stomps on the back and applies the Accolade but Henry fights out of it for a moment before Rusev can apply it and Henry taps out.

After the match, Rusev celebrates with Hot Summer and the Rusev flag comes down from the rafters. Lana gets in the ring and she removes her shoes and calls out Summer. Summer goes into the ring and she decides to let her toes get some air. Lana slaps Summer and she does the finger point of doom to Rusev. Rusev approaches Lana and then Lana looks to give away something. Dolph Ziggler’s music plays and he comes out and punches Rusev and hits the hesitation DDT. Ziggler sets for the super kick but Rusev puts Summer in the way. Lana with a round kick to Summer and Summer goes down. Ziggler with a super kick.

Winner: Rusev via Submission in 2:49

Lana & Dolph Ziggler Backstage Segment:

JoJo asks Lana about her plan. Dolph says that feel and reaction is why this is the greatest job in the world. Ziggler says it would be best for business to add one more match to the card. Take the Bulgarian bonehead Rusev and have him face me one on one. He says he will send that caveman back to the Stone Age and we can send Brunhilda back with him.

Fifth Match: Ryback vs. The Miz

The Miz takes the mic to rip on Show and Ryback as he walks to the ring. Ryback takes it to the corner to start and unloads. Miz turns it around and goes to work on Ryback’s leg. Miz with a two count. Ryback eventually comes back and drops Miz with a big slam. Ryback nails a Meathook clothesline but goes in and gets kicked. Miz comes off the second rope but Ryback catches him and turns it into Shell Shocked for the win. After the match, Ryback takes the mic and says he’s still hungry, telling Big Show to get his big ass in the ring. Show stands up from commentary. Show ignores Ryback and just walks to the back.

Winner: Ryback in 2:21

John Cena & Seth Rollins SummerSlam Contract Signing:

Stephanie says it is time to make it official. One of the biggest matches on SummerSlam title versus title winner take all United States Champion versus WWE Champion. Triple H brings out Seth Rollins. Rollins thanks Stephanie and Hunter for the warm welcome. Rollins says some congratulations are in order. Hunter and Stephanie should be congratulated for what will be the greatest SummerSlam of all time. Rollins says he has to congratulate himself for the statue that will be built in his honor after he defeats John Cena at SummerSlam. Most importantly, he needs to congratulate each and every one of you. He wants everyone one to give themselves a round of applause. It is not often that someone knows they will witness history. It is a special time to be a member of the WWE Universe. You don’t go to a baseball game expecting to see a no hitter, unless you are playing the Twins. At SummerSlam, it will be historic when he beats John Cena to be the first man to hold the WWE Championship and US Title at the same time. Rollins signs the contract. Rollins says you guys chant ‘Let’s Go Cena Cena Sucks’ and it makes him think of someone from Minnesota. Bob Dylan sang a song with the line ‘The Times they are a-changing’. For the past decade, John Cena has sat atop the mountain of WWE. Every single person who has tried to come along and knock him off the mountain, it has been made that they would not have a chance.

Cena loves playing the role of Superman. You get off in a sick, twisted way to make sure you don’t get knocked off the mountain. You are not Superman, you are the villain. You are holding the entire WWE Universe hostage. If you like that, you will love this. John Cena is a disease and with one knee to the bridge of his nose, Rollins shattered his nose into a million pieces. He sent Cena tumbling down that mountain. He has started the process that will set everyone free. He injected a serum in John Cena that will inoculate the WWE Universe because John Cena is the disease and Seth Rollins is the cure. Cena has the gall to disrespect him every chance he gets. John calls his title reign a joke. At SummerSlam, Rollins says he will have the last laugh when he takes the United States Title and crushes John’s legacy like he crushed Cena’s face. Cena isn’t man enough to answer his challenge face to face. Cena went to Tough Enough, thousands of miles from where Rollins was. Cena couldn’t even answer himself. He needed that cripple Daniel Bryan to help him. Cena says you are trying to defend your title reign when half the crowd chants ‘Let’s Go Cena’ and the other half chants ‘Cena sucks’ and no one is saying a damn thing about Seth Rollins. You don’t even believe your own crap because the Champ is there but the sorry excuse for the man carrying it around is a cheap imitation of John Cena. Never Shuts up. You Can’t Knee Me. Congratulations. You are not a John Cena rip off.

You are Seth Rollins. You were hand picked by Triple H. He has provided you with every single tool you needed to succeed. You even got the Pedigree. You have been given everything to secure your legacy. It is the same problem that Hunter has been dealing with for a decade and it is not going away because the real champ is here. A few weeks ago, you busted my nose. Then you had the gall to say that he was finished. John says he was sitting home last week because he was told to stay home and he is told that he is 50/50 to come back. It gave John an extra week to think of payback. Maybe he breaks your leg, your arm, or your nose. Those are just injuries. He might not be Superman, but he comes back from injuries. It came to him as clean as your knee hitting my nose. What he will do on Sunday will haunt Rollins and Hunter for the rest of their lives. Cena says he is a fifteen time champion. He designed this months ago because he didn’t think he getting close to the title again until Captain Moron opened his mouth. Cena says that he will win on Sunday and become the World Champion for the sixteenth time. This Sunday, when you lose you lose. The all time championship record is held by your mentor who passed his legacy on to you. This Sunday, I will prove you wrong. You will not be the future, you will be the footnote. You will be the answer to a trivia question. Who did John Cena beat to be a 16 time champion. You fight for the past, present, and future of Hunter’s legacy, bestowed by Ric Flair to Hunter and by Hunter to you. There is one differenceTriple H was never Ric Flair’s bitch. This Sunday, I will make you mine. Cena signs the contract and leaves the ring.

Big E tells everyone to dry their eyes and don’t be a bummer. In Six days, it will be the biggest party of the summer. Kofi says you three teams are going to learn the hard way when you fool with the New Day Woods says they are going to knock everyone out of their socks because the New Day always has the odds in their favor and then they are put in a Fatal Four Way. Kofi and Big E tell Xavier they are rhyming.Kofi and Cara start things off and he kicks Cara.

Big E tags in and kicks Cara. Diego tags in and kicks Cara. Diego with a snap mare and knee to the head for a near fall. Diego knocks Kalisto off the apron. Cara with an Olympic slam and both men are down. Titus tags in and he knocks Fernando down and catches him and hits a back breaker and throws Fernando away. Titus catches Diego and throws him aside. Titus barks and hits a splash into the corner on Fernando. Woods gets on the apron and Fernando with a lungblower. Torito goes after Woods and kicks him and hits a splash off the apron. Woods has to be held back by Titus and Kalisto tags in and hits a springboard rana for the three count.

Winner: Prime Time Players & Lucha Dragons in 2:05

Seventh Match: Nikki Bella w/Team Bella vs. Sasha Banks w/Team BAD

They lock up and Nikki does some jumping jacks. Sasha with a side head lock and she gets a near fall. Sasha does some jumping jacks. Nikki with a waist lock into a side head lock. Nikki with a shoulder tackle and she gets a near fall. Nikki with a facebuster to Sasha.Nikki with a slingshot suplex and she gets a near fall. Nikki stretches Sasha and applies a rear chin lock. Nikki with a forearm to the back followed by a suplex and she gets a near fall. Nikki with a rear chin lock. Nikki sends Sasha to the mat and she kicks Sasha and returns to the rear chin lock. Sasha sends Nikki into the corner but Nikki with a boot. Sasha blocks a kick from Nikki and puts Nikki on the turnbuckles and hits a knee drop and then Sasha does her Nikki Bella doing a Scott Steiner imitation by doing push ups Sasha with a straitjacket choke and she stretches Nikki.

Nikki backs Sasha gingerly into the turnbuckles. Sasha sends Nikki into the turnbuckles. Nikki with a kick and back elbow. Nikki with a double jump spin kick and both women are down. Nikki with a drop kick and she hits a running clothesline into the corner. Nikki with an Alabama Slam for a near fall. Sasha with a kick and straitjacket neck breaker for a near fall. Sasha with an O’Connor Roll but Nikki rolls through and hits an Electric Chair drop. Both women are down again. Nikki misses a boot and Nikki with a forearm. Nikki gets Sasha up for the Torture Rack but Naomi distracts the referee and Sasha with the Lungblower into the Bank Statement and Nikki taps out. Renee is in the back with Charlotte, Paige, and Becky Lynch Paige says that she saw two losing teams out there and they will TCB at SummerSlam. Charlotte says they will do it with a little flair.

Winner: Sasha Banks via Submission in 10:36

The Undertaker & Brock Lesnar Segment:

Heyman says he’s the host for tonight’s Brock Lesnar homecoming. Heyman does the introduction and out comes The Beast to a big pop from the hometown crowd. Lesnar makes his way out as streamers and confetti fall from the rafters. Lesnar takes a lap around the ring before making his way in. The music stops as fans stand for Lesnar and a “Suplex City” chant starts up. Heyman drops to his knees and praises Lesnar. Heyman sings his own version of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” for Lesnar. Suddenly the bells toll and the lights go out. They come back on and Heyman is cowering in fear on the apron. Lesnar looks around and laughs but there is no Taker. He asks if that’s the best Taker has.

Heyman says Taker can bring God and the Devil to SummerSlam but Lesnar will take all three of them to Suplex City. Heyman goes on and on with his promo but the bell tolls and the lights go out again. This time they come back on and Taker is standing there. He kicks Lesnar with a low blow and fans boo. We see Heyman watching from the floor. Taker stalks Lesnar and nails a chokeslam when he gets up. Some fans pop but there are mostly boos for Taker it seems like. Lesnar gets up again and Taker nails a Tombstone piledriver to more boos. Taker drops to one knee over Lesnar as the lights go down and his music hits. Taker makes his exit and stops on the stage to look back at Lesnar recovering in the ring. Taker stops and faces the back before raising his fist in the air.

]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/17/wwe-raw-results-august-17-2015/feed/0WWE Raw Results – August 10, 2015http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/10/wwe-raw-results-august-10-2015/
http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/10/wwe-raw-results-august-10-2015/#respondMon, 10 Aug 2015 23:34:00 +0000http://www.betweentheropes.com/?p=21290WWE Raw August 10, 2015 Xfinity Arena Seattle, Washington If you missed last week’s edition of WWE Raw click here For all of our coverage on the WWE and SummerSlam click here WWE Raw Pre-Show: The usual broadcast team of Scott Stanford, Corey Graves, and David Otugna hosted the show from the WWE studios in ...

The usual broadcast team of Scott Stanford, Corey Graves, and David Otugna hosted the show from the WWE studios in Stamford, Connecticut. The hosts hyped Steven Amell’s appearance. Daniel Bryan will appear on MizTV. Team Bella vs. Team BAD in a six-Diva tag match was announced for Raw.

Sasha Banks Interview:

Stanford asked her what her role is in the Divas revolution. She talked about being the baddest Diva. Graves brought up the possibility of her becoming the first women to simultaneously hold both the Divas and NXT championships. Otunga asked about the Boss definition. She said she doesn’t take no for an answer and is the baddest Diva there is. Shespoke about defending the NXT Women’s Championship on the NXT Takeover: Brooklyn event. She boasted about the event being sold out. Otunga asked whether Team Bella or PCB present a bigger challenge. “Um, either one of them,” she answered.

Mark Henry vs. Rusev was announced for Raw. Backstage at Raw, Mark Henry told JoJo that he felt like he let the fans and his country down by losing to Rusev last week. He said that stops tonight because it’s all about retribution. The hosts hyped Stephen Amell appearing on Raw for a confrontation with Stardust and questioned whether Stardust knows that the “Arrow” star isn’t a real superhero. Otunga looked into the camera and told Amell that Stardust might be out there, but he is a WWE Superstar and Amell is just an actor and is getting into too deep. The hosts made their bold predictions to close the show.

Rollins welcomes everyone to Monday Night Rollins. Rollins says he is the man who broke the face that runs the place. Mr. You Can’t See Knee, The WWE World Champion and the Champion of Champions, Seth Rollins. Rollins says we have gone over the ‘you sold out’ chants. Rollins mentions that he gave John Cena the opportunity of a lifetime last week, title versus title winner take all match at SummerSlam. It has been a week and what has John Cena said? What has been his reply? Nothing. We haven’t heard anything from John Cena. John is at home licking his wounds, but doesn’t he have time to respond to my request? Is he at home listening to the new Dr. Dre CD? Is he thinking of renewing his rap career? He isn’t straight outta Compton, he is straight outta career because of what I did to his face with my knee. It is interesting that Cena hasn’t answered his challenge, but if doesn’t want to come to SummerSlam and face him like a man and then lose to him like a man, he can come to Brooklyn and forfeit his title like a man. Either way, yours truly will walk out of SummerSlam to be the first to hold the WWE Championship and US Championship at the same time. Cena doesn’t have the guts to answer his challenge tonight, but he has heard rumors that John will be at Tough Enough tomorrow night. That is ironic because it proved that John Cena is not tough enough to hang with him. Rollins says that he wishes he had the guts and courage to show up and be half the man he says he is.

Someone interrupts Rollins and he wants to make sure that what he is hearing is true. Rollins says that John Cena is here via satellite. Does that mean he will show his face? Rollins asks for Cena and Cena’s photo appears on the TitanTron. Rollins says he understands why Cena isn’t here tonight because he looks terrible. Cena says he is feeling terrible. Cena says that he is going to Tough Enough to look for a spot on the show. He has been demoralized by Rollins and he tells the Cenation never to give up, unless Rollins breaks your face. Cena says it looks like he got a nose job from Picasso. Rollins says that the WWE needs a fighting champion and it is him. He proved himself last week defeating Neville in the first WWE Championship Open Challenge. Neville gave everything he had, but he doesn’t have what it takes to be a champion. He doesn’t have what it takes to be the man. To be the man, you have to defeat. Cesaro interrupts Rollins and he makes his way to the stage. He apologizes for interrupting Rollins hilarious monologue of him going on and on and on and on and on and on and some more on and on, but since you mentioned your WWE Championship Open Challenge let him be the first in line to challenge Rollins tonight. Rollins said nothing about an open challenge tonight. That was last week. A one time thing. What has Cesaro done to earn a shot at his WWE Championship.

Kevin Owens comes out. Owens says the answer you are looking for is nothing. Cesaro has done nothing to deserve a title match. He may think he deserves on because some idiot appears to have printed out Cesaro Section signs and handed them to the sheep in the crowd no matter what is written on it. That is not enough to earn a title match. Owens says that he has beaten John Cena, which correct him if he is wrong, is something that neither of you can say. Owens reminds Rollins that he tapped out to Cena two weeks ago on Raw. If anyone deserves a title match tonight, he has it under good authority that it is him. Rollins asks Owens if he is deaf and dumb because he said nothing about defending the title tonight. Randy Orton comes out and he asks Owens if he has put on weight lately. He praises Cesaro’s glasses. Orton says that if anyone deserves a title shot tonight, it is him. Rollins says that it is not going to happen. Rollins says Tom Brady has a better chance of getting a free meal in Seattle than any of you jerkoffs getting a title match. The only thing that matters is what he thinks. He tells everyone that they should get out of his ring. Triple H comes out and he says that was an interesting thing for Seth to say when he said that he does not care about what the Authority says. Rollins says that he did not mean it that way. Hunter says that we are two weeks away from SummerSlam and doctors are telling him that John Cena is 50/50 at best to make it to SummerSlam and that means turmoil for the WWE Championship. That turmoil can create for some great competition. In that ring tonight, there will be a triple threat match. Cesaro, Kevin Owens, and Randy Orton will be in that match. The winner will be in the main event tonight against Seth Rollins for the WWE Championship.

Banks mentions that the Bellas don’t know if they want to be Divas are Kardsashians. Naomi says that they look better than any Kardashian and fight better than anyone. Tamina says that they are beautiful and dominant. Alicia and Naomi start things off and Alicia with a side head lock take down but Naomi with forearms. Alicia with a tilt-a-whirl back breaker for a near fall. Alicia tags in Nikki and they kick Naomi to the mat and Nikki gets a near fall. Nikki with an arm bar. Naomi floats over and uses her rear end to send Nikki to the mat. Sasha tags in and they hit a double back elbow and get a near fall. Sasha chokes Nikki and Naomi tags in and chokes her. Nikki with an Irish whip and elbow followed by a spinebuster for a near fall. Naomi with an Irish whip but Nikki with an elbow but Nikki with a boot off the turnbuckles.

Banks with a straitjacket choke on Nikki. Sasha with a clothesline for a near fall. Sasha chokes Nikki and then Tamina kicks Nikki when the referee deals with Sasha. Sasha gets a near fall. Sasha returns to the straitjacket choke. Brie tags in and drop kicks Tamina off the apron after clotheslining Sasha. Brie with kicks to Sasha and then she knocks Naomi off the apron. Brie with a drop kick. Brie kicks Sasha and hits a missile drop kick. Tamina tags in and clotheslines Brie. Tamina knocks Nikki and Alicia off the apron. Tamina misses a super kick and Brie gets the three count with a rollup. After the match, Tamina spears Brie and then everyone is in the ring and Naomi drop kicks Nikki. Brie sends Naomi over the top rope to the floor. Tamina sends Brie into the turnbuckles. Charlotte and Becky with a kind of double drop kick to take care of Tamina. Brie kicks Becky to the floor and then Charlotte with a spear to Brie.

Winner: Team Bella

Second Match: The New Day w/Xavier Woods vs. Los Matadores w/El Torito

Fernando with a side head lock. Kofi with leap frogs and he tries for a hip toss but Fernando counters with a monkey flip but Kofi lands on his feet. Fernando with a drop kick and Big E tags in. Big E with a shoulder tackle and he kicks Fernando. Kofi tags in and kicks Fernando. Big E tags back in and he kicks Fernando. Kofi comes in and kicks Fernando. Kofi with a drop kick when he is Irish whipped into the corner by Big E and Kofi gets a near fall. Kofi with a quarter nelson and chin lock on Fernando. Kofi with a knee and he sends Fernando to the mat.

Big E tags in and he hits a Warrior splash for a near fall. Big E claps for Fernando and Fernando with a chop and chin breaker but Fernando cannot get to his corner to make the tag.Fernando sends Big E into the ring post after Fernando lands on his feet on a belly-to-back suplex attempt. Diego wand Kofi tag in and Diego with a series of back elbows and a senton. Diego tells Kofi to stop and then he sends Kofi into the ropes with a drop toe hold. Big E distracts the referee and Woods pulls Kofi out of the way. Torito goes for a rana but Woods blocks it so Fernando with a drop kick to the back and Torito hits the rana. Big E gets Diego up and they hit the spike Big Ending for the three count.

Winner: The New Day

The New Day Backstage Interview:

Xavier says their win separates them from the pretenders and cements themselves as the number one contenders. Renee says that the New Day will face the Prime Time Players at SummerSlam as well as Los Matadores. Kofi is okay with that if it is going to be Triple Threat match. Renee says the Lucha Dragons are in the match too. Xavier suggests that they add Harlem Heat, Doom, or anyone else. He then says it just means more hands to come together.

Triple H & Seth Rollins Backstage Segment:

Rollins points out that Hunter is making him defend the title tonight. He has proven himself. He has beaten Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, and Randy Orton. Hunter says the legacy does not come overnight. Rollins will have to defend the title against a man who won a tough Triple Threat Match. He says that Rollins opened the door with the challenge. Last week, Neville took him to the brink. Rollins has to prove it every night. Rollins says if John Cena can do it every week, he can do it better.

Third Match: Triple Threat Match to determine the Number One Contender for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Cesaro vs. Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens

Owens ducks a RKO. Owens goes for Cesaro but Orton and Cesaro take turns on him. Owens rolls to the floor for a breather. Orton rolls Cesaro up for two count. Cesaro ducks a clothesline and goes to Owens on the floor. Owens turns around to a clothesline from Orton on the floor. Orton rolls Owens in but Cesaro nails Orton. Cesaro comes in on Owens with a two count. Cesaro goes for the Swing but it’s blocked so he hits a double stomp for two count. Cesaro with uppercuts on Owens. Orton comes in with a t-bone on Cesaro. Orton with a two count on Cesaro. Owens splashes Cesaro. Orton ends up on the apron with Cesaro but Owens interrupts. Owens sends Cesaro into the ring post. Owens brings Orton back in and hits the back splash for a two count. Owens unloads on Orton. Owens mocks Orton with his pose to a mixed reaction. Orton comes out of the corner with a big clothesline. Cesaro comes in and hits Orton with an uppercut. Orton hitting a backbreaker. Cesaro with a crossbody on Orton for a two count. Orton turns it around but Cesaro blocks a RKO and takes him down into a crossface. Orton escapes by crawling to the floor. Owens nails Cesaro and then leaps over the top rope onto both of them. Owens hits the cannonball on Cesaro for a two count.

Owens goes to the top but Orton cuts him off. Orton climbs up for a superplex but Owens fights him, sending him to the mat. Cesaro jumps up with a dropkick to Owens, causing him to slump over on the top. Orton and Cesaro both climb up for a double superplex. Cesaro crawls for the pin but Orton pulls him off. Orton and Cesaro have words now. Cesaro ends up hitting the Cesaro Swing on Orton. He applies the Sharpshooter. Orton breaks the hold and gets a two count on Cesaro. Orton ends up hitting the powerslam on Owens. Orton grabs Cesaro and Owens at the same time on the apron for a double draping DDT. Orton gets a big pop as he readies for the RKO. Cesaro blocks it and Owens pulls Orton to the floor. Owens with a fall-away slam into the barrier. Owens yells out but Cesaro leaps over the top and takes him out to a big pop. Owens with a crossbody on Cesaro back in the ring for a two count. Cesaro comes right back with a clothesline from the second rope and takes Owens down again for another pin attempt. Cesaro takes Owens to the top. Cesaro goes for a super gutwrench from the top but Owens causes him to lose his balance and he falls. Owens goes for a swanton but Cesaro gets his knees up. Cesaro runs into a big superkick. Cesaro blocks the pop-up powerbomb and Orton appears with a RKO out of nowhere on Owens. Cesaro also takes the RKO. Orton covers Cesaro for the win.

Winner: Randy Orton

Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose Backstage Segment:

Ambrose says he didn’t have a lot of friends growing up. Ambrose said it would have been nice to have someone to play catch with or steal cars with. He got friends eventually because he needed someone to bail him out. Reigns enters and says that he is Dean’s first real friend. Bray Wyatt continues to talk about family. The only thing he knows is that Luke will do anything for Bray. Ambrose says Bray wouldn’t do anything for Harper. Reigns says they are brothers. Reigns asks Ambrose a series of questions about things he likes. Ambrose says that they are going to see their twisted family ties taken to the limit tonight and at SummerSlam.

The Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar Perspective:

Big Show says that Taker has been able to adapt himself over the years. Many people talk about the streak and how it snowballed until he faced Brock Lesnar. Heyman says he is tired of hearing about the myth of the Undertaker. He would like to hear about the myth surrounding Brock Lesnar. Triple H says that Brock is ferocious. Dean Ambrose says that he is a once in a lifetime competitor. Orton talks about how Brock has decimated everyone. Rollins says that you cannot find weaknesses on him and hope to survive. Orton says that everyone was in awe. Ambrose says it was the most shocking moment. Austin says he never thought it would have happened. Ambrose says that when Undertaker came back, you knew he was going to get even. Austin says he does not know if Taker has had an attitude change. Hunter says it is the same Undertaker because he is going to do what had to be done. He says the Eleventh Commandment for Undertaker would be You cannot outrun the reaper. Reigns wonders what will Undertaker do. Hunter says all hell is going to break loose. The wrestlers are mixed on who they think will win at SummerSlam. Heyman says that Brock will not be ending any streaks at SummerSlam, he will be ending the Undertaker.

Ambrose backs Harper into the corner but Harper returns the favor and he connects with uppercuts. Ambrose sends Harper into the corner and connects with punches. Ambrose with a running forearm and kick to Harper. Ambrose climbs the turnbuckles and runs his forearm across the face and then snap mares Harper and hits a sliding D for a near fall. Harper with a double thrust to Ambrose followed by a European uppercut but Ambrose bounces off the ropes for a clothesline. Ambrose with punches but Harper with a side slam for a near fall. Harper punches Ambrose in the corner followed by a slam. Harper with another slam to Ambrose. Ambrose with an elbow and Harper charges at Ambrose but Ambrose drops down and Harper goes over the top rope to the floor. Ambrose with a baseball slide followed by a running elbow off the apron. Harper catapults Ambrose into the middle rope and he gets a near fall. Harper with a Gator Roll into a reverse chin lock.

Ambrose punches Harper and head butts Luke. Harper lawn darts Ambrose into the turnbuckles and gets a near fall. Harper with a forearm to Ambrose and he sends Dean to the mat. Harper sends Ambrose to the mat again. Ambrose returns the favor and sends Harper to the mat. Dean with a boot to Harper followed by a tornado DDT. Ambrose with punches and chops to Harper and Ambrose with a sunset flip for a near fall. Ambrose sets for the double underhook DDT but Harper blocks it. Ambrose escapes a power bomb attempt and Ambrose slams Harper. Ambrose with a running forearm into the corner but Harper pushes Ambrose away on a bulldog. Harper goes for a running boot but Ambrose moves and Harper goes to the floor. Ambrose sends Wyatt over the announce table. Harper sends Ambrose against the apron but Ambrose with a clothesline. Ambrose with a rollup and then Ambrose with the rebound clothesline. Ambrose goes to the floor and Wyatt goes after Ambrose but Reigns makes the save with a Superman punch. Harper with a super kick to Reigns and then Ambrose with a suicide dive. Harper crotches Ambrose and then hits the discus lariat for the three count.

Winner: Luke Harper

The Miz TV Segment with Daniel Bryan:

Miz says before he begins, one of the hottest young actors in Hollywood is here. He introduces Stephen Amell. He tells Stephen that when Stardust is done running through you, call me and I will rebrand you and teach you how to act. Miz introduces his guest, Daniel Bryan. Miz welcomes Daniel back to MizTV. Miz wants the people to stop chanting for Daniel. Daniel thanks Miz and he tells everyone that Miz wants you to shut up. Daniel says that he did not come here to be on MizTV. Did you really think that Daniel was going to miss Raw in Washington state? Miz mentions that he is a Cleveland Browns fan. He wants to talk about how he made Daniel’s career. Daniel stops Miz and he says that Miz loves to take credit for his success. Miz can take credit for a lot of things. Miz has an A List career and he stars in Santa’s Little Helper. You can take credit for your amazing wardrobe. Daniel says his accomplishments are due to hard work and everybody here tonight and everyone who has supported him his entire career. Miz says we will have to agree to disagree. Miz says we can agree on Daniel’s medical status. Miz says that Daniel is not cleared to return to the ring.

Miz asks Daniel what is it like to be on the shelf because he has never been injured. What is it like to sit at home and dwell on the past. Daniel says it is tough because he has been kind of busy writing a book that happens to be a New York Times Best Seller. Daniel mentions that he is a judge on the greatest show of shows, Tough Enough. Miz says he is disappointed that he is not mentioned enough in the book and he mentions that he is a judge as well on Tough Enough. Miz says he taught Daniel what it takes to be a champion. When you were injured, you did the right thing. Shouldn’t Ryback follow your lead and do the right thing. Daniel asks what should he do. Miz says that Ryback should cancel the match and then forfeit the Intercontinental Title and give it to the number one contender, him. Big Show comes says it is amazing how much crap comes out of Miz’ mouth and the fact that he has white teeth. Show calls Miz a cross dressing Jedi manure spreader. Show asks Miz if he thinks he can win the Intercontinental Title. Show responds to the retirement chants and tells them to find someone who can retire him. Ryback comes out in his gear. Miz gets out of the ring as Ryback enters. Show and Ryback get face to face and Daniel throws Miz between them. Miz tries to beg for mercy but Show sends Miz into the corner and then biels him out. Show with a splash into the corner but Ryback with a shoulder and clothesline. Ryback sets for the clothesline when Miz gets up and he hits it.

Fifth Match: Rusev w/Summer Rae vs. Mark Henry

Rusev has a punch blocked and Henry with punches. Rusev with an Irish whip but Henry with clotheslines. Henry with an Irish whip and splash into the corner. Sumemr gets on the apron to distract Henry. Henry with an Irish whip but Rusev with a jumping thrust kick. Lana gets up and pulls Summer off the apron. Summer throws Lana in the ring. Summer attacks Lana from behind and the referee calls for the bell. After the match, Rusev sends Henry into the ring steps while Summer slams Lana’s head into the mat, making sure to remove her jacket to avoid any confusion over which Lana is which. Rusev tells Summer to crush and Summer with a camel clutch. A Bulgarian flag with Rusev’s face on is drops from the rafters.

Winner: No Contest

Sixth Match: King Barrett vs. Neville

Barrett backs Neville into the corner and punches and kicks him. Barrett with a slingshot back breaker and he gets a near fall. Barrett tries to throw Neville to the floor but he lands on the apron. Barrett puts Neville on the turnbuckles and connects with forearms and then he misses the knee. Neville with an enzuigiri and then he goes up top for the Red Arrow and hits it for the three count. After the match, Stardust attacks Neville and then he goes to the floor and walks up to Stephen Amell and then he turns around and pie faces him. Amell gets into the ring and he takes Stardust down. Security comes into the ring and Amell is held back. Barrett holds Stardust back. Neville checks on Amell.

Winner: Neville

Triple H, Neville and Stephen Amell Backstage Segment:

Triple H asks Stephen Amell if he is okay and then he yells at Stephen because he was here as a guest. Neville starts to talk about Stardust and Hunter says he will take care of it. Stephen says we need to do it. Stephen says that he is a man and if someone puts his hands on him, he will fight back. Hunter jokes and says it will be the Red Arrow and the Green Arrow. Hunter tells him to leave. Amell says that he will sign whatever the lawyers need him to sign and to make the match. Hunter says that he wants the papers signed by 9:00 AM tomorrow. He will not be responsible for your funeral, but if you want it, Stardust and Wade Barrett versus Neville and the Green Arrow at SummerSlam. Hunter tells Amell not to bring a stuntman.

Sheamus Backstage Interview:

JoJo asks Sheamus about the Orton/Rollins match. Sheamus says he has been thinking about who will he be rooting for. Will he cheer for the slimy snake Randy Boreton or does he root for the weasel Seth Rollins. If Rollins thought what he did to Cena was a lot. Sheamus talks about the Brogue Kick and laughs. Triple H was right. There is a lot of chaos and uncertainty over the WWE Championship, except for one thing. The one thing for sure is the briefcase. When the right time comes, he will become the WWE World Champion. Maybe the right time is tonight.

Orton, backing him into the corner. Rollins unloads and stomps away. Rollins keeps control and hits shoulder thrusts in the corner. Rollins blocks a RKO and scrambles to the floor for another breather as we go back to commercial. Rollins is in control. Orton tries to fight back but Rollins slams him for a two count. Rollins keeps control and hits a neckbreaker as we get dueling chants from the crowd. Orton rolls to the floor. Rollins charges but Orton cuts him off with a right hand. Orton comes back in with a clothesline. Rollins blocks the powerslam but Orton roll him up for two count. Rollins blocks the backbreaker but Orton hits the powerslam. Orton with a two count.Rollins goes back to the floor. He grabs the title as fans boo. Rollins goes to leave but Orton clotheslines him into the timekeeper’s area. Orton slams Rollins’ head into the announce table and slams him onto it.

Orton brings it back in the ring. Rollins gets in a cheap shot. He almost throws Orton into the referee but Orton stops. Rollins rolls Orton up for two count. Rollins argues with the referee and Orton rolls him up for two count. Rollins with a kick to the face. Rollins goes to the top but Orton crotches him. Orton climbs up for a superplex and nails it but Rollins kicks out at two count. Rollins goes for the Pedigree but it’s countered. Orton takes Rollins to the apron for the draping DDT but Rollins knocks Rollins to the apron and hits a kick to the head. Rollins grabs Orton and gets booed as he goes for Orton’s draping DDT. Rollins nails it.

Rollins plays to the crowd as they boo him. Rollins drops down and mocks Orton like he does for the RKO. Rollins stalks Orton and goes for a Pedigree but Orton counters. They tangle into the ropes. Orton blocks another Pedigree. Rollins goes to the top but Orton catches him in mid-air with a big RKO for a two count as Sheamus pulls Orton out of the ring for the disqualification. Sheamus pulls Orton to the floor and unloads on him, sending him into the steel steps. Sheamus tosses Orton over the barrier to huge heat. Sheamus comes in the ring with his Money In the Bank briefcase and nails a Brogue Kick on Rollins. He hands the briefcase over and goes to cash it in but is yelling with the referee, it looks like they’re stalling. Orton comes in and nails a RKO on Sheamus, stopping the cash-in before it happened.

Winner: Randy Orton by DQ, but still WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins

]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/10/wwe-raw-results-august-10-2015/feed/0Podcast: WWE Raw Review 8/3/2015, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper Dead at 61http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/04/wwe-raw-review-august-3-2015-roddy-piper-dies-summerslam-seth-rollins-brock-lesnar-ronda-rousey/
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It’s the latest latest Between the Ropes broadcast as we catch up on the week in wrestling. We look at the most recent edition of WWE RAW that saw Paul Heyman put over Brock Lesnar in a big way, and Seth Rollins challenge John Cena to a Champion vs Champion, winner-take-all match at SummerSlam. Plus, more on the passing of “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and Ronda Rousey’s tribute at UFC 190. And as always, your questions answered on-air!

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WWE Raw Pre-Show:

Scott Stanford, Corey Graves, and David Otunga hosted the show from the studio at WWE Headquarters. Stanford spoke about the death of Piper and said he was shocked. Otunga called Piper a pop culture icon and noted that Ronda Rousey dedicated her fight to him. Graves said that The Rock might not be in Hollywood today if not for Piper. He said Piper inspired him and others to enter the business. Stanford said he and Gene Okerlund were talking and they agreed that Piper wasn’t the guy that people loved to hate, he was the guy that people loved to love. They listed tweets regarding Piper that were written by the McMahon family, Steve Austin, Cyndi Lauper, Pee-Wee Herman, The Bella Twins, and John Cena. Otunga said the first time he met Piper, he introduced himself and Piper said he knew who he was because he liked his promos. Graves said he was awestruck when he met Piper, yet it felt like he had known him his entire life after talking with him for 30 seconds. Stanford said WWE will celebrate the life and legacy of Roddy Piper at the beginning of Raw. Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, and Randy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, and Sheamus was announced for Raw. The focus shifted to John Cena’s broken nose. Stanford compared the image to a shot of an old boxer. Graves said it’s more like a WWE wrestler in 2015.

Paul Heyman Interview:

Heyman said he will reveal a story regarding Undertaker that Vince McMahon asked him to keep quiet. Heyman said he will reveal something on Raw that will show everyone who desperate Taker is to step up to face Lesnar one more time. Heyman said the worst thing WWE has done in years is sanction the Undertaker vs. Lesnar match. He explained that it gives Lesnar the freedom to do whatever he wants to Taker. Heyman said Taker always pursues and brings the fight to someone. Heyman promised that Taker will be taken to Suplex City. “The Undertaker will be thrown around the ring by the most dominant athlete who has ever fought, not performed, in a WWE ring,” Heyman said. “The Undertaker will be ragdolled by Brock Lesnar.” Heyman said there will be no Undertaker to stop him from bragging after SummerSlam. Don’t tell that to the fans in Mexico. Heyman said Lesnar is angry and vindictive, and he will take apart a phenom and a myth at SummerSlam.

The panel discussed the Stone Cold Podcast with Paige as special guest. Graves said Paige always speaks her mind and never holds back, which Steve Austin encourages. Charlotte and Becky Lynch vs. The Bella Twins has been announced for Raw. Otunga said Paige, Charlotte, and Becky will announce a new team name on Raw tonight. The hosts focussed on the Rusev and Lana drama, then made their bold predictions to close the show.

The show starts off with a ten bell salute for the late great Rowdy Roddy Piper.

Seth Rollins Segment:

Rollins says there is only one person in WWE that can slow him down and that person is named Seth Rollins. Rollins says in all seriousness, he has noticed a flaw. He has a problem and it has been plaguing him sympathy. He says he is too sympathetic for his own good. If you need an example, look no further than last week when I drove my nose into the head of John Cena. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this video is priceless. Rollins says it was disgusting. He could feel Cena nose crack on his knee. Rollins says he could hear the pop when it shattered. Rollins says he did not feel bad at first. That happens in a WWE ring. Cena face wasn’t the first thing he smashed and it won’t be the last thing. It is the first time he broke the face of the guy who runs this place. Rollins tells the mothers to shield their children’s eyes at a shot of this, as we see photos of John Cena’s face after the match. Who wouldn’t feel sympathy for a face like that? Rollins says he knew we had to do the right thing. They needed to stop the match and award him the United States Title. Cena wanted to continue to fight and the referee was not as sympathetic. Cena beating him was Rollins fault. Rollins vows that will never happen again.

Rollins says that he has a proposition for John Cena. He says that he knows that Cena is sitting at home in bed nursing your wounds, a cross between a raccoon and a Picasso painting. Why not do this one more time. John Cena versus Seth Rollins, one on one. Title for Title. Winner take all at the four hour extravaganza on the WWE Network, SummerSlam. If you don’t have the grapefruits to show up at SummerSlam and don’t think you are tough enough, you can just forfeit the title. For the first time, someone will hold the WWE and US Titles at the same time. Rollins wants to talk about tonight. He says that San Jose is the place to be. Not because of you guys, but because of him. The champ is in the house. This is where he won his WWE World Title at Wrestlemania. This is the site of John Cena’s very first US Open Challenge. This gives Rollins an idea. Anything John can do, clearly he can do better. For the first time ever, we are going to have a WWE World Championship Open Challenge. That will start right about right now.

Neville with a waist lock but Rollins with a hammer lock into a side head lock take down. Neville with a head scissors and Rollins escapes with a side head lock. Neville with a take down. Neville blocks a kick and Neville with a back leg sweep. Rollins backs Neville into the corner. Rollins with punches and kicks to Neville and then he punches Neville in the corner and connects with an elbow to the head. Rollins with an Irish whip and Neville flips across the ring and then he gets a boot up for Rollins and then he hits a rana and a flip dive onto Rollins. Neville sends Rollins back in and Rollins rolls to the other side of the ring. Neville with a cross body that sends both of them over the top rope. Neville with a corkscrew moonsault onto Rollins. Rollins gets a near fall. Rollins with a reverse chin lock. We see during the commercial break when Rollins knocked Neville off the apron and onto the announce table. Rollins drops Neville on the top rope and gets a near fall. Rollins returns to the reverse chin lock. Neville lands on his feet on a belly-to-back suplex attempt and Neville with a jaw breaker. Neville with an elbow and kicks. Neville with a back heel kick and Rollins with a slingblade for a near fall.

Neville struggles to get up and Rollins waits for him and hits a running forearm into the corner. Rollins goes up top and Neville with a super kick. Neville with a reverse rana for a near fall. Neville tries for a German suplex but Rollins blocks it. Neville lands on his feet on a German suplex and Neville with a German suplex and drop kick. Neville with a dead lift German suplex for a near fall. Neville goes up top for the Red Arrow and Rollins gets to his feet. Neville lands on his feet and Rollins with a clothesline to Neville. Neville blocks a Pedigree and gets a near fall with a jackknife cover. Rollins with an enzuigiri to Neville. Rollins with a boot to the back of the head. Rollins goes up top and Neville stops Rollins on the turnbuckles and Neville hits a super rana. Neville goes up top and hits the Red Arrow but Rollins has his foot on the ropes. Neville tries to regain his composure and he sets for another Red Arrow. Neville goes up top and Rollins moves out of the way. Rollins with the Pedigree for the three count.

Winner: Still WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins

Second Match: New Day & The Ascension vs. Lucha Dragons & Los Matadores

Kofi with a wrist lock and Kofi with a Greco Roman knuckle lock and Kalisto with a monkey flip and they hold on and Kofi with a monkey flip and Kalisto lands on his feet. Kalisto with a drop toe hold. Fernando with a splash. Diego with a slingshot senton. Diego with a knee and then Fernando with a neck breaker. Viktor tags in and he sends Fernando into the turnbuckles. Diego with a chop and Irish whip but Fernando stops him. Fernando sends him into the turnbuckles and chops him. Fernando with an Irish whip and he sets for a monkey flip but Viktor puts him on the turnbuckles and then Viktor knocks him to the floor.

Kofi with a quarter nelson and chin lock on Diego. Diego with an arm drag but Kofi with a drop kick. Kofi gets a near fall. Viktor tags in and he punches Diego. Viktor with a fist drop and he gets a near fall. Diego with a sunset flip but Viktor keeps him from making the tag. Viktor with a jumping knee to the head but Diego with a back drop and both men are down. Cara and Kofi tag in and Cara with a springboard cross body and another springboard cross body and a springboard elbow. Cara with a springboard moonsault for a near fall. Konnor is sent over the top rope and so is Viktor. Fernando and Diego with stereo suicide dives. Cara takes care of Big E on the floor. Kalisto tags in and hits a cross body on Kofi for a near fall. Kalisto kicks Kofi and Woods gets on the apron. Torito grabs Woods and Woods sends Torito into the announce table. Kofi with Trouble in Paradise to Kalisto on the top turnbuckle for the three count.

Becky with a wrist lock into a hammer lock. Brie sends Becky to the mat. Becky bridges out of a cover and gives Brie a drop toe hold. Becky with a series of snap leg drops and then she tags in Charlotte and hits a twisting leg drop. Charlotte with a Flair rolling knee drop for a near fall.Brie with a waist lock and Charlotte holds on to the ropes but Nikki makes the tag and kicks Charlotte and gets a near fall. Nikki with a front face lock. Nikki misses a clothesline and Charlotte gets a near fall with a rollup. Charlotte with a front face lock. Charlotte turns it into a cravate. Nikki sends Charlotte into the corner when she tries for the Figure Four and then Nikki pulls Charlotte off the turnbuckles after Brie distracts Charlotte. Brie tags in and they roll through and send Charlotte to the mat and Brie gets a near fall. Brie with kicks to the back and a rear chin lock. Charlotte gets Brie on her back and then drops back to get out of the hold. Becky tags in and she connects with clotheslines and a leg lariat and gets a near fall. Becky rolls through and applies the DisArmHer but Brie gets to the ropes. Becky goes for a baseball slide but Brie and Nikki move out of the way.

Becky takes care of Nikki but Brie hits Becky Becky tries to make the tag but Nikki pulls her away from her corner. We see footage from the commercial break when Becky was given a double flapjack. Becky with punches but Nikki with a face buster and she gets a near fall. Brie tags in and they hit a double sledge to the midsection and Brie gets a near fall. Brie with kicks in the corner. Brie gets a near fall. Brie chokes Becky in the ropes and then kicks Becky. Brie sets for the Brie Mode running knee and connects and gets a near fall. Brie with a seated abdominal stretch. Becky with a European uppercut and then both go for clotheslines at the same time and both are down. Charlotte and Nikki tag in and Charlotte with chops and a neck breaker followed by a spear. Charlotte gets a near fall. Becky with a t-bone suplex to Brie and both go to the floor. Charlotte misses a boot to Nikki and Nikki with a spinebuster for a near fall. Charlotte blocks a face buster and applies the figure four leg lock and Charlotte bridges. Nikki taps out.

Winner: Charlotte & Becky Lynch via Submission

Team BAD Promo:

JoJo asks for comments from Team BAD about whether Becky, Paige, and Charlotte are the top Divas team. Sasha points out that she made Paige tap out last week. Naomi tells JoJo to get her facts straight and not waste their time. Naomi makes a challenge to Paige for tonight. Naomi says she is sick of the talk about Ronda Rousey. She will send Paige and the rest of her group to Freak Island.

Miz TV Segment with Kevin Owens & Cesaro:

Miz welcomes us to the second most must see WWE Talk Show in WWE history. He says second because there would be no Cutting Edge, Highlight Reel, Body Shop, Barber Shop, Snake Pit, or MizTV if there was no originator of them all Piper’s Pit. Miz says that you will be missed. Miz welcomes everyone to MizTV. He says there is a saying about him in Hollywood and that is ‘on fire’ because he is on fire. He is a judge on Tough Enough, the star of Santa’s Little Helper, and once Ryback comes back from his injury, he will be the new Intercontinental Champion. Miz tells Ryback to do the noble thing like Daniel Bryan and vacate the championship if you cannot defend it. Miz says as hot as he is, his guests are as on fire as he is. Miz brings out Kevin Owens to the ring. Miz welcomes Owens to the show and he says you have not made it in the WWE until you get on MizTV. Kevin says it is an honor. He says that he has always been a huge fan of his. Owens says he has all of Miz’s movies on Blu Ray. Miz asks Owens about his issues with Cesaro. Why does Cesaro have such a problem with him. Owens says Cesaro is just jealous of him. The fact is, he has accomplished quite a bit in the last three months. Miz tells Cesaro you wait until you are introduced by him. Miz asks Cesaro if he came here to pick a fight. Cesaro says he wanted to have a front row seat to hear what Walk Owens Walk has to say.

Owens says that Cesaro is jealous of him because he has succeeded where Cesaro has failed. He is not talking about defeating John Cena because you haven’t. You talked about the sacrifices and everything you missed. No matter how hard you worked or how dedicated you are, you will never be as good as him because you will never match his God given ability for this business. Miz asks Cesaro for a response. Cesaro says he is not jealous of Owens. If anything, he is ashamed of him. Every time you walk away from a match, not only do you disrespect yourself, you disrespect the WWE and everyone who has ever stepped into the ring. He calls Owens an embarrassment. Owens throws the chair aside and then he asks Cesaro if it is funny and embarrassing. He has accomplished more in three months than Cesaro has in three years. Cesaro reminds Owens that this is still a WWE ring. You might be really good at talking and walking, but Cesaro says he is really good at fighting. If you want to go, let’s go. Miz says this is what MizTV is all about and Owens tells Miz to shut up. Owens tells Miz to let the two guys who can actually fight. Owens says he will fight anyone, anywhere, and anytime, but for the right price. Cesaro tells Owens to do what he does best and Walk Owens Walk. Owens pushes Miz into Cesaro and then Cesaro with a double leg take down but Owens gets out of the ring before Cesaro can put him in the giant swing.

Fourth Match: Rusev w/Summer Rae vs. Mark Henry

Rusev starts pounding on Henry and backs him into the corner but Henry shoves Rusev back a few feet. Rusev comes right back with a dropkick for a two count. Rusev stomps and pounds on Henry some more now. Henry fights out of a hold and slams Rusev. Henry with a pair of clotheslines and a big slam for a two count. Henry runs into an elbow in the corner. Rusev nails a big superkick. Rusev waits and hits another big kick for the win. After the match, Summer comes in to pose with Rusev. Rusev nails a third kick on Henry to knock him out of the ring.

Winner: Rusev

The Wyatt Family & Sheamus Backstage Segment:

Wyatt says the flower is a symbol of beauty, but remove all of its petals and what was once precious is just another troublesome weed. Just like that, it is gone. Roman, you have become their symbol of beauty and strength. They chose you. They decorate you. If we were to take all of that away, then you would realize you are no different than anybody else. Harper tells Ambrose they warned him, but like everyone else, you chose wrong. Sheamus enters and he tells Orton this will be quick and painless. I will send my foot through your face with a Brogue Kick out of nowhere. Bray says the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Sheamus, tonight, we are your friends. Bray tells everyone to run.

Fifth Match: Zack Ryder & King Barrett

Barrett asks for some decorum. He says as your one true King of the Ring, it is his duty to eliminate all pretenders to his throne. You might be King of the Internet, but where is your crown? Without one, you are just like the peasants in here. You are worth less than the filth on his boots. Barrett wants everyone to say ‘All Hail King Barrett’. Barrett with a kick and punch followed by an Irish whip but Ryder with a forearm. Barrett runs into boots from Ryder. Ryder leaps over Barrett but Barrett with a knee to the midsection for a near fall. Barrett with a reverse chin lock. Ryder with punches but Barrett with a knee. Ryder sends Barrett face first into the mat. Ryder gets his knees up when Barrett charges into the corner. Ryder with a missile drop kick and he hits a running forearm into the corner. Ryder with the Broski Boot and then Ryder tries for the Rough Ryder but Barrett sends Ryder over his head and to the corner. Barrett with a BullHammer for the three count.

Winner: King Barrett

Brock Lesnar Segment:

Heyman says that before he subjects you to the presence of the Beast, it was the Undertaker, who picked this fight. Heyman says that he knows that you all saw what he saw. That was not the same Undertaker who has laid waste to people for the last 25 years. That was a vindictive Undertaker who kicked his client in the groin. When confronted with the fact that he has never been able to beat his client, the WWE’s Alpha Dog becomes a bitch when he comes up against the Beast Incarnate. We take a look at what happened on Raw two weeks ago. Heyman says the Undertaker will never rest in peace because he cannot live with himself knowing that he cannot and will not ever defeat his client, the One in what is now Twenty-Two and one. The conqueror of the Undertaker’s undefeated streak at Wrestlemania Brock Lesnar.

Brock takes off the top of the ring steps and throws them into the ring. Brock stands on the steps in the ring. Heymansays the last time the WWE sanctioned a match between Brock Lesnar and the Undertaker, the Undertaker left Wrestlemania 30 in an ambulance, spent a week in the hospital, and took a year to recover. If you want the inside dirt about World Wrestling Entertainment, here is one that they cannot deny. Undertaker called Vince McMahon and begged for a rematch at this year’s Wrestlemania. Vince McMahon turned down the Undertaker. In his darkest heart of hearts, he knows what will happen the next time that Brock Lesnar fights the Undertaker. At Battleground, the Undertaker forced the WWE’s hand. He cost Brock of the right to be the Undisputed WWE Champion. The WWE had to sanction this match. Now, Sunday August 23rd at the Barclays Center in New York at SummerSlam, it will be the Match Too Big For Wrestlemania. It is not a Rematch for the Ages. It is the Rematch for Now and Forever. On August 23rd, his client will hit the repeat in Eat, sleep, conquer, repeat. Undertaker, you are going to Suplex City. It boils down to this. Last time Undertaker, you needed an ambulance and hospital. You needed a year to recover. This time you will need Last Rites. You will rest in pieces because you have met your match. You are going to Suplex City at the hands of his BEAST, your conqueror Brock Lesnar.

Naomi hits the ropes for a break. They lock up and Paige takes her down. Back and forth now. Paige with a roll up for two count. Paige nails Naomi for another two count. Paige takes Naomi to the corner and hits back elbows. Paige stomps away as we see Team Bella watching backstage. Naomi knocks Paige off and wastes time, leading to Paige coming back in the corner. Paige takes Naomi to the mat now. Naomi takes control after Sasha provides a distraction. Naomi stomps on Paige now. Naomi with a bulldog into the turnbuckle and a two count. Naomi with a headlock now. Naomi keeps control and drops double knees to the face for a two count. Naomi with a kick to the face on the apron. Naomi wraps Paige around the ring post now. Naomi slams Paige into the apron and brings her back in for a two count. Naomi with a knee to the back. Paige ends up catching Naomi in a fall-away slam. Paige with clotheslines and a dropkick now. More back and forth. Naomi misses a crossbody from the top and Paige gets her in the PTO but she fights out. Paige drops Naomi and gets her in the PTO again, this time for the win.

Winner: Paige via Submission

Stardust Promo:

Stardust says that people were chanting One More Time for the Man That Gravity Forgot. He meandered and then he lost. Neville, if you are not going to be my hero who will? It was announce that Stephen Amell will be on Raw next week.

Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns and Randy Orton Backstage Segment:

Reigns says they are here to send a message to Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper. Ambrose says that just like Roddy Piper, they are here to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and they are out of bubble gum. Reigns says they love to fight. They will be breaking heads all night long. Randy Orton enters the room and he says whatever you boys want to do is fine, just leave Sheamus to me. Ambrose says finally Randy has a good attitude.

Ambrose unloads with chops. Harper cuts him off and they run the ropes but Ambrose takes him down. Ambrose drops Sheamus on the apron and dumps Harper to the floor. Orton and Reigns come in as we get a big brawl in the ring. Ambrose nails the standing elbow drop on all three opponents on the floor. He comes back in and poses with his teammates. Back from the break and Sheamus is going at it with Reigns. Reigns drops Sheamus with a huge right hand. Reigns tosses Sheamus to the floor and follows with more offense into the barrier. Sheamus fights back and they trade shots on the floor. Sheamus sends Reigns into the barrier and they come back in the ring. Sheamus rolls back to the floor for a breather and tags in Wyatt but Harper tags himself in. Harper stares Reigns down before they lock up and tangle into the corner. Reigns rocks Harper but Harper goes for the throat and takes control. Reigns blocks a suplex and hits one of his own. Ambrose tags in an dropkicks Harper. Ambrose with more shots in the corner. Harper ends up hitting a big dropkick and tagging in Wyatt. Wyatt with a headbutt before mounting Ambrose with right hands on the mat. Wyatt takes it to the corner and climbs up for a superplex but hey fight and Ambrose knocks Wyatt to the mat. Harper jumps up and gets knocked to the floor but this allows Wyatt to knock Ambrose from the top to the floor.

Wyatt hits a big clothesline on Ambrose before tagging in Harper, who keeps up the attack on Ambrose. Harper with a scoop slam. He goes for another but Ambrose slides out and hits one of his own. Ambrose sends Harper out but he runs back in and kicks Reigns off the apron, stopping a tag. Ambrose with a neckbreaker on Harper. Ambrose finally tags in Orton as Wyatt also tags in. Orton unloads and nails the powerslam. Orton knocks Sheamus off the apron and tuna around to a right hand from Wyatt. Orton blocks a chokeslam and hits a backbreaker. Wyatt goes to the apron but Orton brings him back in with the second rope draping DDT. Orton drops down for the RKO but Harper runs in and nails him. Ambrose dropkicks Harper to the floor. Ambrose runs and dives out but Harper catches him. Ambrose goes for a clothesline but Harper flattens him on the floor. Harper turns around to a big Superman punch on Reigns. Sheamus and Reigns tag in.eigns nails a Samoan Drop and right hands. He also decks Harper. Reigns knocks Sheamus to the floor and hits the Drive By. Reigns with another Drive By on Wyatt on the announce table. Reigns drops Harper with a right hand and goes back in the ring. Wyatt takes a Superman punch off the apron. Sheamus rolls Reigns up for a two count. More chaos with Reigns, Orton and Ambrose getting the win.

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Scott Stanford introduced the show. He was joined in the Stamford, Connecticut studio by his usual co-hosts Corey Graves and David Otunga. Stanford noted that Otunga was on Steve Harvey’s show. Graves pointed out it was a rerun. A picture of Graves handing out an award at a musical awards show was shown. Paige vs. Sasha Banks was announced for Raw. Dean Ambrose vs. Big Show was set for Raw. The panel switch topics to the John Cena/Seth Rollins feud. It was announced that Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton is set for tonight’s show. JoJo interviewed New Day about the role they played in Los Matadores beating The Prime Time Players last week. They claimed they just wanted to congratulate PTP on their first title defense. Kofi said that if PTP has a problem, they could always settle it with a title match. JoJo informed them that Los Matadores are No. 1 contenders. Kofi acted happy about that news. Also it was announced that Charlotte & Becky Lynch vs. Alicia Fox & Nikki Bella and that’s a wrap for this week’s preshow.

Hunter says it will be a huge night and it will start off with a massive announcement. In a few weeks, it will be SummerSlam. This year’s SummerSlam will be bigger than ever. That means that three hours just isn’t going to cut it. Live on the WWE Network, SummerSlam will be a four hour event. Stephanie says the main event will be seventeen months in the making. The Undertaker will return for vengeance against the man who broke the unbreakable streak, Brock Lesnar. Hunter says tonight will be a night of firsts. For the first time, The Big Show will face Dean Ambrose. Stephanie says that Paige will face Sasha Banks. Hunter says Kevin Owens will face Randy Orton. Stephanie tells us Alicia Fox and Nikki Bella will face Becky Lynch and Charlotte. Rollins says he is all fired up, but if you want to talk about firsts. He is the first man who ever cashed in the Money in the Bank contract in the main event of Wrestlemania to beat Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar in the same night. Rollins points out that for the first time, at Battleground, he went one on one with Brock Lesnar, and he did what he said he would do. He walked in as WWE Champion and he walked out as WWE Champion. Rollins says to cap off this night of firsts, we need to involve all of you. For the first time ever, Rollins says that he wants everyone to stand up and admit that he will go down as one of, if not the greatest WWE Champion of all time.

Cena says he does not mean to interrupt Stephanie and Hunter, but he means to interrupt Rollins because he is an arrogant jackass. With all of the Hall of Famers who held that title, you claim to be the greatest? Cena says that you are a joke. We need to find out who is telling the truth. Cena says he is not going to ask Rollins to do a damn thing about it because last week, he asked Rollins and Rollins tucked tail like a yellow bellied coward. Cena says that tonight is a night of first time ever. He says that you know what is best for business. We need to see for the first time if Seth Rollins can be a man. Cena wants a match between him and Seth Rollins for the WWE World Title. Rollins tells Cena to do everyone a favor and shut the hell up. This is not your little US Championship. This is the WWE World Championship. You have to earn your title match. Stephanie interrupts and she tells Rollins that we need to put it to the people. Stephanie wants to know if you want to see John Cena versus Seth Rollins for the WWE Championship. Stephanie says no. She is saying no to John Cena and the people who wanted to see a World Title match. Stephanie says that Rollins is right, you have to earn it. Hunter says that he gets that, but Hunter says that he can speak for everyone that they don’t want to see the WWE Championship defended on Raw. The idea is valid so tonight it will be John Cena versus Seth Rollins, but it will be for John’s United States Championship. Hunter says that is what is best for business.

Show drops Ambrose with a big shoulder. Ambrose pulls the top rope down and dumps Show to the floor. Ambrose with a running kick and then a dive, sending Show into the barrier. Ambrose comes back in and goes to the top. He goes for the elbow drop to the floor but Show chops him in mid-air. Ambrose breaks out of a leg submission. Ambrose ends up on Show’s back with a sleeper hold. Ambrose breaks it and comes off the top but Show catches him for a two count. Ambrose with a big DDT. Ambrose fires back with punches while Show is on his knees. Show catches him by the throat but Ambrose hits elbows.

Show grabs Ambrose again and nails a chokeslam for at two count. Show sends Ambrose to the floor. Ambrose comes back in but Show superkicks him back to the floor. Show follows and hits a big spear on the floor. Ambrose almost gets counted out. Show throws him in the ring and Ambrose kicks him. Ambrose goes for another dive but runs into a big knockout punch. Ambrose is out on the floor again as the referee counts and fans boo Show. Ambrose gets his fingertips on the apron at the 10 count but can’t make it in. Ambrose stumbling at ringside. Show approaches him but turns and walks away as Ambrose collapses in front of the barrier. Show turns back around and goes to spear Ambrose into the barrier but Ambrose side-steps and Show crashes through the barrier.

Fandango with a side head lock. Neville tries for a rana but Fandango blocks it. Neville lands on his feet and Fandango with a clothesline for a near fall. Fandango with a chop and then he applies the Gory Special and adds a chin lock and he dips. Neville sends Fandango to the floor and then he connects with a series of kicks and a flying kick to the temple. Neville with a corkscrew plancha onto Fandango on the floor. Neville goes up top and hits the Red Arrow for the three count. After the match, Stardust appears on the TitanTron and he says that The Man Gravity Forgot saves the day again. That is the problem with the world today. Everybody wants a feel good story. They want a story filled with heroes Superheroes. Heroes who wine and dine with kings and queens. Even green hooded heroes. Nobody wants to talk about the unknown or embrace the strange. Fear not WWE Universe, Stardust will rescue you. He will save you from the overbearing and overprotective do gooders. Neville, there is nothing you can do to stop him. Stardust wants Neville to be his hero.

Paige brings up the response on Facebook and Twitter for Charlotte and Becky Lynch. They love where the Divas Division is going and they are effecting change. Sasha Banks says that they are not responsible for the Divas Revolution, it was Stephanie McMahon who did it. They are the leaders of the revolution. Paige says they are not taking credit for everything. They will prove it tonight. Sasha says that she is the NXT Women’s Champion. Paige points out that she was the first NXT Women’s Champion and a two time Divas Champion. Sasha says that Paige is known for losing titles. Becky says that we don’t have to deal with Sasha’s bad attitude. Charlotte says that if Naomi and Tamina get involved it will get ugly. Paige says it already has.

Paige with a take down while holding on to the collar and elbow lock up. Sasha with a clean break. They lock up again and they roll around on the ring and then go to the floor. We see the two factions stand off at ringside and then Sasha and Paige get back into the ring. Paige with a kick to the chest and she gets a near fall. Paige with a take down for a near fall. Paige with another arm bar take down for a near fall. Paige with Matt Morgan elbows in the corner and Sasha misses a clothesline but she gets a near fall with a victory roll. Sasha with a forearm and then a wrist lock. Sasha goes to the ropes for extra leverage on an arm drag. Paige with a Japanese arm drag and then each woman goes for a drop kick at the same time. Paige gets some advice from Becky and Charlotte. Sasha offers her hand and Paige wonders if she is sincere. Sasha goes for a kick but Paige blocks it and sends her face first to the mat. Paige with a head butt for a near fall. Paige with a This is Mah House Fallaway Slam for a near fall. Paige with a hammer lock and turns it into a Fujiwara arm bar but Sasha with a rollup for a near fall. Sasha with an arm drag to try to escape but Paige holds on to the arm bar. Sasha with a knee and elbow to the back of the head. Paige with a thrust kick that sends Sasha to the floor. Paige goes up top and this a cross body onto Sasha, Tamina, and Naomi.

Sasha with a rear chin lock. Referee decides that it was time for the four women not in the match to go to the back. Sasha gets a near fall. Sasha sends Paige into the turnbuckles and Sasha chokes Paige in the corner. Sasha puts Paige on the middle rope and hits the double knee drop to the midsection for a near fall. Sasha chokes Paige in the ropes and connects with a knee. Sasha tells everyone this is her house and she screams. Paige with an inside cradle for a near fall. Sasha with a clothesline for a near fall. Sasha with a straitjacket choke and she drives her knee into Paige’s back. Sasha puts her foot on Paige’s back to add more pressure. Paige backs Sasha into the turnbuckles to get out of the hold. Paige with a back elbow and kick and then she sends Sasha into the turnbuckles. Paige with a knee in the corner and then a series of knees followed by short arm clotheslines and a drop kick. Sasha misses a clothesline and Paige with a thrust kick. Paige tries for the PTO but Sasha kicks her away. Paige with a knee and she gets a near fall. Sasha sends Paige into the turnbuckles and connects with a knee and gets a near fall. Paige blocks the double knee drop in the ropes. Paige grabs Sasha’s leg and then she takes her down to the mat and applies a rear chin lock and pulls back but Sasha gets to the ropes. Sasha kicks Paige away and Paige tries for a slam but Sasha blocks it and Sasha with a lungblower and Bank Statement and Paige taps out.

Winner: Sasha Banks via Submission

Seth Rollins Promo:

Young asks Rollins about the possibility of walking out of Raw as the World and United States Champion. Rollins wants to ask Renee something. Who beat both Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania? Who stood toe to toe with the Beast Incarnate at Battleground and walked out as champion? Rollins says there is one thing he has learned as champion, when you are at the top, everyone is a critic. First he couldn’t win without help. Ask Randy Orton and Cesaro. Rollins says he defends the title against the best while John Cena has his US Open Challenge against the rest. We have seen enough of John Cena and he will show him that the future has passed him by.

Rusev says that he is smitten. Rusev heart wants to burst out for the woman healed his soul. The always hot and obedient Summer. It is a woman’s privilege to obey and a man’s privilege to give gifts. He will show you American men how to treat a special woman. Rusev says that since the puppy smells, pees all over the place, and is neutered, they should call it Dog Ziggler. He tells Hot Summer that is not all. He has another present and it is a fish. He tells Summer to hold the fish high and they should call it after the cold fish we all know Lana. Lana interrupts and she tells Rusev to shut up. Lana says that it is a privilege for women to lead, not just obey. You always lie about me and it never succeeds. It does not work because everyone can see right through you. You dress her just like me. You kiss her while looking at me. You are pitiful, just like your defeats since you hooked up with this wannabe Lana. Summer says now Rusev knows what it is to cuddle up with this after years of cuddling up with that. Lana attacks Summer and rubs her face in the fish. Lana slaps Rusev and leaves the ring. Rusev picks up the fish and throws it up the ramp. Rusev tells Hot Summer everything will be okay while Summer throws a fit in the ring.

Cara with a waist lock and he gets a near fall with an O’Connor Roll. Fernando lands on his feet on a suplex attempt and gets a near fall with a rollup. Fernando misses a round kick and Cara kips up. Fernando with a chop and elbow. Cara with a tilt-a-whirl back breaker and Kalisto tags in and gets a near fall after an assisted senton. Kalisto with a head scissors followed by a springboard arm drag into a near fall. Kalisto with a key lock. Diego tags in and Fernando with a punch followed by a knee lift and springboard senton to Kalisto. Diego with a chop and Irish whip. Kalisto with a kick and then he hits a head scissors and arm drag into an arm bar. Kalisto trips Diego and Cara with a slingshot senton. Fernando tags in and the miss a double clotheslines. Cara tries for a cross body but he is caught. Cara is sent to the floor and Diego tags in and he hits a double sledge from the apron. Diego with a chop. Diego with a rear chin lock and body scissors. Cara with a punch and he tries for a sunset flip but Fernando is tagged in and when Cara gets Diego over Fernando with a drop kick to the back of the head.

Fernando with a reverse chin lock and a drop toe hold. Diego tags in and hits a splash through the ropes. Fernando with a slingshot senton for a near fall. Fernando chops Cara and Irish whips him. Fernando with a butterfly suplex for a near fall. Diego tags in and hits a punch from the turnbuckles. Fernando tags in and Diego kicks Cara and then hits a leg sweep and Fernando with a slingshot senton for a near fall. Fernando punches Cara and Irish whips Cara but Cara with a rollup into a one arm power bomb. Both men are down. Kalisto and Diego tag in and Kalisto with a springboard cross body followed by a rollup into a Listo kick. Kalisto with a springboard DDT for a near fall. Kalisto with a handspring round kick to Fernando. Cara with a splash onto Fernando. The New Day come out to the ring and Big E and Xavier come out holding a ‘Real Mega Dad of the Year’ sign over Kofi as they clap their way to Darren and Titus. Kalisto with a rollup for the three count.

Wyatt says he is not a betting man, but if he was, it would be a safe bet to say that each of you has a family. Wyatt wants to know if you love them, care for them, hug them each and every day? Do you tell them that the world you live in is a wonderful paradise? As long as you stay together, everything will be all right? Bray says that your mommies and daddies have been force feeding you lies. Your mommies and daddies do not love you. If your mommies and your daddies love you, they would tell the truth. The truth can be a hard pill to swallow. It can be shocking and it could be terrifying. All you have to do is look out your front doors. It is in your schools and places of worship. The places that protect you are the ones you should fear the most. The sooner you realize that, the sooner you can be set free. As each of you understand freedom, it comes at a hefty price. Bray says he used to have a pet. It wasn’t the most charming but he loved it. That pet would have given its life for him. Curiousity got the best of his pet. The pet wanted to see what is on the other side of the tracks. He set his pet free, but it came back as he know it would.

The pet was different. The pet had a scar from its eye to its nose. It never ran away again and was always by his side. The pet learned that the world has teeth and they are sharper than his. The pet learned that you have to get them before they get you. Bray says Luke Harper was a damaged man. He did what he had to do. He picked him up from the dirt and fixed him like a broken toy. He knew that he would have to let Luke free. Bray gives Luke the mic. Harper says there was a time when he did not know why a man like him existed. What was his purpose or why was he here? His family found him. HE showed him the truth and the truth is that this is all of your fault. Each and every one of you have made him what he is. You shunned him. You created him, but Bray Wyatt saved him.

Harper opened his eyes and made him stronger than ever. He showed him his path in life and now he knows. When you pray for the rain, you best be prepared for the mud. Bray Wyatt, my life for you. Bray says it always comes back to family. Luke Harper would go through hell for him. He already has. Roman Reigns, I tried to warn him that this is only the beginning. Bray says he is not a LIAR. Roman claims that Dean Ambrose is his brother, but Bray disagrees. If Reigns cares for Ambrose, he would tell Ambrose that he is in danger and stay out of their business. He should walk away and never look back. This is your burden to bear, Roman. This is your hill to die on. You have sealed your fate. Reigns, we’re here. Bray tells everyone to follow the buzzards.

Nikki with a wrist lock and she works on the shoulder. Nikki with an arm drag and kick. Nikki with a front face lock and wrist lock. Becky with a reversal and arm drag. Becky with an arm drag into an arm bar. Charlotte tags in and they hit a double drop kick and double kip up. Charlotte with a rollup and bridge for a near fall. Charlotte with chops but Nikki kicks her away. Nikki with an arm bar and Alicia tags in. Alicia with a double sledge from the turnbuckles and she works on the arm. Charlotte sends Alicia to the mat and hits a Flair knee drop. Brie distracts Charlotte and Alicia with a boot and Northern Lights suplex for a near fall. Nikki tags in and Alicia with a double sledge to the midsection followed by a kick from Nikki for a near fall.

Nikki with a surfboard but Charlotte with a snap mare. Nikki with a shot to Becky followed by a clothesline and Nikki with some Steiner-esque push ups. Nikki with a slingshot suplex and gets a near fall. Alicia tags in and they hit a double suplex on Charlotte and Alicia with an elbow drop for a near fall. Alicia with her boot in Charlotte’s back and then she elevates Charlotte but Charlotte counters with a lateral press. Charlotte with a jackknife cover for a near fall. Becky tags in and hits a drop kick on Alicia followed by a suplex and t-bone suplex for a near fall but Nikki breaks up the cover and sends Becky into the ring post. Charlotte with a spear to Nikki. Alicia with a rollup for a near fall but Becky with the Disarmor and Alicia taps out.

Owens pushes Orton and Orton kicks Owens. They exchange punches and Orton with a European uppercut and kick. Orton with another European uppercut and Owens goes to the floor. Owens tries to get back into the ring but Orton tries to cut him off so Owens stays on the floor. Orton goes after Owens on the floor and they go back and forth with punches. Orton sends Owens into the ringside barrier. Owens with a punch but Orton with an Irish whip into the ringside barrier and a clothesline. Orton rolls Owens back into the ring and he starts with the Garvin Stomp. Owens with a clothesline and he kicks Orton and does his own version of the Garvin Stomp. Owens punches Orton and Orton stops a European uppercut and hits a drop kick. Owens goes to the floor and Orton follows Owens to the floor again. Orton with European uppercuts but Owens sends Orton into the ring post and then hits a Fallaway Slam into the ringside barrier . Owens with a reverse chin lock. Orton with punches but Owens with a short arm clothesline and back senton for a near fall. Owens rubs his elbow against Orton’s neck. Owens kicks Orton and then picks him up and punches Orton.

Orton with a kick but Owens with a punch. Orton and Owens exchange European uppercuts and then Orton with a back breaker and both men are down. Owens sends Orton into the turnbuckles and connects with a clothesline in the corner followed by another clothesline. Owens with a knee to the midsection for a near fall. Owens yells at Michael Cole and wants to know how that looks. Owens punches Orton in the midsection. Owens with elbows in the corner. Owens with an Irish whip and clothesline into the corner but Owens misses the cannonball when Orton moves. Orton with two clotheslines and then he ducks a clothesline and hits a vintage power slam. Orton looks around but he runs into an elbow. Owens comes off the turnbuckles and Orton with an exploder but Owens rolls to the apron. Orton picks up Owens and sets for the IEDDT but Owens drops Orton on the top rope. Owens pulls Orton to the floor and Orton Irish whips Owens into the ringside barrier. Sheamus gets up and he hits Orton with a Brogue Kick and the referee calls for the bell. After the match, Sheamus rolls Orton into the ring and Owens follows but Cesaro comes to the ring and he hits Sheamus with a European uppercut and then Cesaro with a splash onto Owens. Cesaro with a European uppercut to Sheamus and then he kicks Sheamus. Owens with a pop up power bomb to Cesaro.

Winner: Randy Orton by DQ

John Cena Promo:

Renee Young asks him about his title defense tonight. Cena says that since he put his hands on this title, this is a symbol of excellence. He has had a dozen title defenses but this is the most important. Tonight he faces the Golden Boy of the Authority and the WWE World Champion. Tonight, the great debate is over. Either Seth Rollins is as good as he says he is and he leaves with both championships or John Cena shocks the world and beats the WWE Champion to prove that the real champion is here.

Rollins has to retreat to the floor for an early breather. Rollins comes back in and strikes with a kick but Cena takes him down with a headlock. Back and forth now. Cena tries for an early Attitude Adjustment but Rollins blocks it and kicks him down. Rollins with more strikes and a two count. Rollins with a headlock. Cena misses a big splash in the corner and goes down. Rollins covers for a two count. Rollins with more offense and another two count. Cena finally makes the comeback with the shoulders. Rollins counters and rolls Cena up for two count. Cena with another slam attempt but Rollins turns it into a takedown. Rollins with another two count after a big kick. Cena counters a neckbreaker and slams Rollins. Cena calls for the Five Knuckle Shuffle but Rollins kicks him. Rollins misses in the corner and Cena hits a big tornado DDT for two count. Cena goes for the AA again but Rollins shoves him out of the ring. Rollins dives out and sends Cena into the barrier. Rollins brings Cena back in and goes to the top. Rollins with a flying knee to the face for another two count. Rollins waits for Cena to get up but Cena blocks the Pedigree. Cena goes for the STF but Rollins fights him. Rollins ends up on Cena’s shoulders and Cena slams him face first for a close two count.

They get up and trade shots in the middle of the ring. Rollins unloads and drops Cena with a knee to the nose. The referee backs Rollins off and checks on Cena. Cole say Cena’s nose may be broken. Cena runs over and unloads on Rollins while the referee is talking to him. Cena dumps Rollins to the apron but Rollins kicks him. Rollins goes to the top but Cena decks him. Rollins catches Cena on the top and nails the corner powerbomb across the ring for a two count. A WWE doctor comes in the ring and checks on Cena now. The doctor leaves the ring and Rollins grabs Cena for the Pedigree. Cena counters and hits the springboard stunner. Cena goes for an Attitude Adjustment but Rollins lands on his feet. Rollins with two kicks and a close two count. Cena hits Rollins with an AA out of nowhere for a close two count. The doctor checks on Cena again and it definitely looks like his nose is broken. Cena goes to the top but Rollins runs up and superplexes him. Rollins goes right into another slam for a close two count. Cena ends up getting the win with the STF.

]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/07/27/wwe-raw-results-july-27-2015/feed/0Accentuate the Positives in Wrestling – July 25, 2015http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/07/25/accentuate-the-positives-in-wrestling-july-25-2015/
http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/07/25/accentuate-the-positives-in-wrestling-july-25-2015/#respondSat, 25 Jul 2015 15:30:29 +0000http://www.betweentheropes.com/?p=20797It’s easy to get bogged down in the negativity that exists online when it comes to the world of professional wrestling. Let’s put a pause on the bad stuff, all the complaints, criticisms, rants, and rundowns. Instead, let’s come up for a breath of fresh air, sift through the week that was, and accentuate the ...

]]>It’s easy to get bogged down in the negativity that exists online when it comes to the world of professional wrestling. Let’s put a pause on the bad stuff, all the complaints, criticisms, rants, and rundowns. Instead, let’s come up for a breath of fresh air, sift through the week that was, and accentuate the positives.

Here are your top 3 positives from the week that was:

1. Undertaker and Lesnar on Raw

I thought the structure of the segments involving Taker/Lesnar was very well done this past Monday on Raw. I like the way that they built this up as the show went. We didn’t just jump right in to them brawling. We had the promo from The Undertaker which revealed his motives quite nicely, then we had Triple H and Stephanie’s backstage reaction, then we had Paul Heyman’s arrival to the building followed by his promo (which was also excellent) and then we had Undertaker confronting Heyman followed by The Beast’s arrival and THEN the brawl began. See how that just stacked up there?

I’m hoping that as we get closer to SummerSlam we get more verbal exchanges in order to really set the foundation of this feud. I like what Undertaker did in his first promo as well as what Paul Heyman did in his rebuttal and I’m hoping that this story is allowed to advance via these same means.

Now that the two have had their initial physical encounters, I’m hoping that neither man gets at the other until the actual SummerSlam match. I feel like this would grow the anticipation for this match and leave the fans waiting anxiously to see who will come out on top. This feud really made for some entertaining segments Monday and I’m hopeful that, with the parties involved, it will continue to be a positive as the weeks roll on.

Brian and Michael had plenty to say about this angle and much more on this week’s Raw Review:

2. G1 Climax Kicks Off

New Japan Pro Wrestling kicked off their annual G1 Climax tournament this past Monday. For those who are unfamiliar with G1, NJPW holds a round-robin tournament every year over the course of several days. This year, the tournament will take place over the course of 19 shows, the most in G1 history.

The competition is almost like a mini-season of wrestling. With 22 participants, half of the wrestlers are put into Block A and the other half in Block B. Each wrestler faces off with all other participants in their Block over the course of the tournament, gaining points for victories. A wrestler will face the other members of their Block once and only once. After all members of the Block face each other, those with the highest points from each Block square off to crown the G1 Champion.

I hope I didn’t just confuse everyone with that. I promise it’s fun and a major positive for wrestling. Do some research on the history of the tourney and I promise you’ll like it (if you enjoy wrestling). I’m predicting that AJ Styles will win Block A and face Okada who I believe will win Block B. Time will tell if I’m right.

3. John Cena in “Trainwreck”

This movie has already been out for a week, so technically I should’ve included it in last week’s AtP but since I didn’t see the movie until Thursday night I’m including it this week. Regardless of the week, it’s good for the wrestling business as it casts a positive light on the “face that runs the place.”

The movie as a whole is absolutely hilarious and refreshingly featured smartly written comedy from start to finish. The reason it’s included in this article is because of John Cena. For my money Cena absolutely stole the scenes that he was featured in and, as I left the theater, I heard many people talking about Cena’s role.

I won’t give too much away about about the film here but just know that if you see the movie you will never look at protein shakes the same again…

Anyway, go and see the movie as Cena’s performance is a total positive for wrestling fans and movie fans alike. If this interview doesn’t leave you curious to see more, nothing will:

Scott Stanford, Corey Graves, and David Otunga hosted the show from the Stamford, Connecticut studio and spoke about Undertaker’s return at WWE Battleground to open the show. They acknowledged Taker opening Raw. The hosts read through tweets of celebrities and Michelle McCool who commented on Undertaker’s appearance at Battleground. The focus shifted to John Cena beating Kevin Owens at Battleground. The trio raved about all three matches in the series. Graves said Riddick Bowe vs. Evander Holyfield is his favorite trilogy in sports and he ranks Cena vs. Owens up there with it. Otunga said he’s waiting for the perfect time to take Cena’s open challenge.

Highlights aired of Eden interviewing Kevin Owens about his loss. He asked her if she has kids. He said no one depends on her in life and she doesn’t have responsibilities. Owens said he has kids and he has to keep providing for them. He said tapping out was self preservation and he lives to fight another day so he can continue to provide for them. She asked where he goes from here. He said he will go wherever he pleases. “For the record, I don’t like you,” Owens told Eden. Stanford questioned whether Owens will get another title shot. Otunga said he may not get one anytime soon but he would like to see it. The hosts turned the focus to Bray Wyatt beating Roman Reigns at Battleground with help from Luke Harper. Roman Reigns vs. Luke Harper was announced for Raw. The panel talks about the triple threat divas match from Battleground and it was announced that Charlotte will take on Brie Bella. The panel makes their bold predictions to close out the pre-show.

WWE Raw:

Undertaker Promo:

Undertaker says that he stands here tonight, a relentless, remorseless, cold blooded vengeful grim reaper. Streaks are made to be broken. That is the painful truth. Lesnar, you had to continuously, week after week. Month after month, remind everyone of your greatest accomplishment. Now I say enough is enough. You have taken what was once smoldering ashes and turned it into a raging inferno. Last night was my true resurrection. You can’t kill what won’t die. Unleashed forces will not set our careers towards new destinies. And I will challenge your mortality. I will conquer what has yet to be conquered. In the end, just like all living things, be it man or beast, you will rest in peace. Undertaker walks to the back.

Triple H & Stephanie McMahon Backstage Segment:

Hunter is excited about the idea of Brock Lesnar and Undertaker at SummerSlam. Stephanie says that she is going to get the promotional ball rolling. Hunter says that he is going to call Heyman and tell him and Lesnar not to show up tonight. They got what they wanted last night so they don’t have to show up tonight.

Brie with a side head lock and Brie holds on to the side head lock when Charlotte tries for an Irish whip. Charlotte tries to get out of the hold but Brie with a side head lock take down. Charlotte with a rollup for a near fall. Brie with a shoulder tackle and Charlotte kips up. Brie pie faces Charlotte but Charlotte with a shoulder tackle and Brie goes to the floor. Charlotte misses a slingshot plancha.Brie with an arm bar. Charlotte tries for a slam but Brie escapes and she kicks Charlotte in the back of the leg. Brie with kicks to the chest followed by a drop kick to the temple for a near fall.

Brie connected with a running knee against the ropes. Brie with a cravate. Charlotte with a rollup for a near fall. Brie with a drop kick followed by a rear chin lock. Charlotte backs Brie into the turnbuckles but Brie kicks Charlotte and hits a missile drop kick and gets a near fall. Brie has a kick blocked by Charlotte and then she spins Brie around and chops Brie. Brie with a neck breaker and running boot to the head. Charlotte gets a near fall. Charlotte sets for the figure four leg lock but Nikki gets on the apron and she kicks Nikki off the apron. Charlotte with a spear to Brie and she applies the figure four leg lock and she bridges so Brie has to tap out.

Winner: Charlotte via Submission

Triple H and The Miz Backstage Segment:

Triple H is telling Paul Heyman that Undertaker will be facing Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam. Miz interrupts Hunter but Hunter does not care and he tells Paul that Brock is not allowed in the building tonight. Miz asks Hunter if he saw what Big Show did to him. He knocked Miz out unprovoked. Hunter wants someone to come to his office and he tells Miz that he will face The Big Show tonight. Miz says that is not what he wanted but Hunter tells him it is what he is getting.

Second Match: Los Matadores w/El Torito vs. Prime Time Players

Young with a side head lock into a hip lock and wrist lock. Diego with a kick but Young with an elbow and a seated splash followed by a chop. Diego with an Irish whip but Young sends Diego the apron. Diego with a shoulder and he flips into the ring and Young with a rolling elbow. Young is sent into the ropes and Diego with a splash as he tags Fernando. Fernando gets a near fall. Diego tags back in and Fernando with a punch and Diego with a knee lift and springboard senton. Diego gets a near fall. Diego kicks Young and he tags in Fernando. They hit a side Russian leg sweep on Young and Fernando gets a near fall.

Fernando sends Young into the corner and chops him. Young with an Irish whip and overhead belly-to-belly throw and both men are down. Titus tags in and he hits a shoulder tackle and clothesline. Diego comes off the turnbuckles and Young throws him away. He catches Fernando and hits a back breaker and throws him aside. Titus with the bark before he hits a splash on Fernando followed by a pounce. Titus sends Diego to the apron and Young with a back drop driver to Diego on the apron. The New Day come out in track suits and Woods says they are not here to hate. They are here to congratulate PTP. Titus is given a Lungblower and Fernando gets the three count.

Winner: Los Matadores

Third Match: The Miz vs. Big Show

Miz goes to the floor but Show brings him back into the ring. Show with a biel that sends Miz across the ring and Miz goes to the floor. Show goes after Miz and Miz returns to the ring and he kicks Show. Show with a shoulder tackle to Miz. Show with a chop. Show with a knee to the head followed by a slam. Show with another slam to Miz and then Show goes to the turnbuckles and hits an elbow drop for the three count. After the match, Big Show wants to know what Miz was saying last night. He asks Miz if he is missing now. He says the only thing that is missing is Ryback with his Intercontinental Championship. Show says he will feed his fist to Ryback. He does not care where it is because he will take the title. Show says he is going to show up on Tough Enough and challenges Ryback to show up. Show says he is going to see if those wannabes are tough enough to stand up to his fist.

HHH and Stephanie over look a painting that Rob Schamberger made and ask if he can make one for the Brock Lesnar/Undertaker match at SummerSlam. Hunter sees Paul Heyman and he goes to him with Stephanie. Paul says that his client is not here tonight. Paul says he is an advocate and he is here to present Brock’s retort and he is out of here. Stephanie says she cannot trust Paul as far as she can throw him. Hunter says she couldn’t throw him too far. They say that they need more security and then they suggest getting half the locker room.

The Authority and WWE Locker Room Segment:

Stephanie says we need to protect the main event of SummerSlam when Brock Lesnar faces The Undertaker. Hunter says they are not going to let those two destroy each other because SummerSlam depends on it. They depend on it, so your livelihood depends on it. Hunter says he understands that they are trying to get them to stand between the Beast and the Undertaker. They are not asking, they are telling.

Paul Heyman Promo + The Undertaker and Brock Lesnar Brawl:

Heyman asks why isn’t Brock Lesnar the WWE Champion? Is it because Seth Rollins outwrestled Brock Lesnar? No. Is it because Seth Rollins outfought Brock Lesnar? No. Is it because Seth Rollins could survive his trip to Suplex City? No. Is it because Seth Rollins beat, pinned, or tapped out Brock Lesnar? Is it because Seth kicked out of an F-5? No. His client is not the champion because of the demonic resurrection of the Undertaker. For those of you who subscribe to the WWE Network, last night you witnessed history. For the first time since April 6, 2014, Brock Lesnar went face to face with the Undertaker. Why is that date so significant? On that night, his client, Brock Lesnar conquered the Undertaker’s undefeated streak at Wrestlemania. Heyman says it bothers you, but not as much as it pisses off the Undertaker. Think about how long the Undertaker waited to exact his revenge on Brock Lesnar. 469 days since Wrestlemania 30. Heyman brags about that fact because it is the greatest accomplishment of his client. Why wouldn’t he brag about it. You think about every single man who tried to conquer that streak. A Listers like Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Ric Flair, Randy Orton, Edge, and Batista. They all failed.

Heyman reminds us that his client Brock Lesnar succeeded. What happens now? The Undertaker comes back for revenge. A violent retribution must accompany an avenger. A man larger than death decided to attack Brock Lesnar because Brock took the Undertaker’s biggest claim to fame. Undertaker took what is most important to his client, the right to be the WWE Champion. At SummerSlam, the Pheonom The Badass The Undertaker against the Beast The Conqueror Brock Lesnar. Since the Undertaker wants to make this personal, allow him. Heyman says his client conquered your undefeated streak at Wrestlemania. His client conquered your undefeated streak at Wrestlemania. You sold your soul to the devil for revenge. You can sell your soul to the devil, but your ass belongs to Brock Lesnar.

The lights go out and the gong sounds. The Undertaker appears in the ring and Paul begs for mercy in the corner. Brock makes his way to the ring. Brock takes Taker down and punches him. Hunter comes to the stage and he waves security to the ring. That works about as well as every other security separates two guys much bigger than the members of security. After that fails and Taker goes after Brock, some of the wrestlers make their way to the ring to separate Brock and Taker. Half the roster holds Brock in one corner while the other half holds Taker in the other. Brock escapes and goes to the floor and he goes after Taker. They are separated. Brock breaks free and he goes after Taker. Now it is Taker’s turn to go after Brock and they fight on the floor. Brock is walking out of the arena while wrestlers are trying to talk sense to him. Undertaker ruins this moment of peace and he goes after Brock. Brock is held back and then he attacks a table before going after Undertaker again. Kansas City’s finest and other wrestlers have Brock against the wall and he is taken away with zip ties around his hands. Brock tells them not to touch him.

Seth Rollins, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon Backstage Segment:

Stephanie wants to know if Brock was arrested and Hunter says he is not pressing charges. He wants Brock to cool off. Rollins says that was great and he says he would have had a lot to talk to Brock and Undertaker about. Rollins says he would like to go out and address the WWE Universe and Hunter and Stephanie say it is okay.

Bray Wyatt Promo:

Wyatt says that he is never alone. His family stands by his side because they know that he is more than just a man. He is more than just flesh and blood. He is an enigma. He is the revolution that sees what he truly is. You chose him. You anointed him. Now you are all burning for it. Harper says this is the beginning. It will never stop. Brick by brick and piece by piece until is it all gone. Bray says they fix the mistake tonight. Anyone but you Roman anyone but you.

Third Match: Luke Harper w/Bray Wyatt vs. Roman Reigns

Harper with some strikes but Reigns fights out of the corner with big rights. Reigns mounts Harper with right hands as fans count. Reigns pulls Harper into a big clothesline and stomps away in the corner. Harper turns it around and hits uppercuts. Reigns comes right back with a clothesline. Harper retreats to the floor and comes back in. They lock up and Harper takes Reigns to the corner for a pair of big right hands. Harper with more strikes. Reigns comes back with a forearm and more punches in the corner. Reigns with a clothesline but the arm Harper worked on is giving him problems. Harper taunts Ambrose as fans boo. Reigns counters and suplexes Harper. Back to the floor Harper goes to regroup. Reigns stands tall and Harper talks with Wyatt Wyatt has taken Saxton’s chair away from him and is watching the match. Harper has Reigns grounded on the mat.

Reigns tries to fight out but Harper drops him by the injured arm. Harper keeps working on the arm as Wyatt and Ambrose look on. Reigns finally fights out but Harper sends him through the second rope to the floor. Reigns falls to the floor on his arm and the referee counts. Reigns makes it back in at the nine count. Harper goes right to work on the arm and drops knees. Reigns yells in pain. Harper with an uppercut in the corner and a kick to the arm. Reigns fights back with jabs and a big one-arm slam. Harper ends up slamming Reigns’ arm into the ring post to stop his momentum. Harper with a senton over the top. Harper keeps Reigns grounded again. Reigns manages to dump Harper to the floor. Reigns tries to recover as Wyatt yells at Harper to get back in. Reigns with kicks as Harper comes in. Reigns drops Harper with a big punch. Reigns unloads now and nails the flying clothesline. Reigns blocks a big boot and hits the Samoan Drop.

Reigns comes around the ring for the Drive-By but Wyatt stands in the way and raises his arms. Reigns nails him and hits a double Drive-By, connecting on Wyatt and Harper. Reigns comes in and readies for the Superman punch but Wyatt pulls him to the floor for the disqualification. After the bell, Ambrose runs over and gets involved. They all brawl at ringside. Ambrose throws Harper into the barrier and unloads on him. Wyatt nails Ambrose from behind and Harper throws him over into the timekeeper’s area. Wyatt beats on Reigns and rolls him in the ring. Harper applies a crossface as Wyatt stomps on him. Ambrose runs in for the save and takes out Harper. He turns around to Wyatt grabbing him for Sister Abigail but Reigns stops it with a Superman punch, sending Wyatt out of the ring. Reigns and Ambrose stand tall in the ring.

Winner: Roman Reigns by DQ

Seth Rollins & John Cena Segment:

Rollins says he has a question for everyone. He asks how does it feel to be wrong about Seth Rollins again? Don’t act like you didn’t underestimate him going into Battleground. You bought into Paul Heyman’s bullcrap propaganda just like the rest of the WWE Universe. He says he sees the Suplex City signs. He remembers how you reacted when Brock destroyed his $55,000 Cadillac. You cheered when J&J as well as that useless Kane was put on the shelf. You were saying that Rollins would be lucky to get out alive, let alone with his WWE Championship. Surprise, you were wrong again. He is here again, live and well and your reigning and undisputed WWE Champion. Brock is the most vicious superstar in WWE History. He has taken everyone out on his path of destruction. He dominated John Cena and ended the Undertaker’s undefeated streak. Rollins says he does not give a damn about Brock Lesnar. He is the WWE Champion and the most underappreciated Champion in the history of the WWE. He stood face to face with the beast and he took everything and he is still standing here. You people continue to disrespect me. You don’t understand what he has to go through to keep this title around his waist. Everything he does is to stay the WWE Champion. Since he won this title at Wrestlemania, he has faced every challenge put before him and he has walked away with his title. You can talk all you want about the means, but the ends is what matters. Keeping the title around his waist is what matters. He is the best champion in this industry. Brock’s past caught up to him last night. If Brock had half the brain that Rollins has, he would have gotten out of there was soon as he saw the Undertaker show up. Rollins says he cannot feel that he was robbed by Brock Lesnar and the Undertaker. Rollins says that he would like to make it better.

Rollins asks Lillian Garcia to make her way into the ring. Rollins says one thing was missing from the match last night. We need to make the announcement that should have been made after his title match at Battleground. Lillian announces that Brock won the match by disqualification but Rollins is still the champion. John Cena makes his way to the ring. Cena tells Lillian that she does not have to put up with Rollin’s crap. He tells everyone else they don’t have to deal with his crap. Rollins introduces John Cena and wonders why is he out here. Rollins says none of his business involves Cena, but he wants to congratulate John on his big win over Kevin Owens. You have carved out quite a niche for the US Open Challenge. You must be here for your US Open Challenge, so the floor is his. Cena points out that they became champions on the same night and whenever he makes a challenge, the people will see excellence from the champion and challenger. If not for you, it might not have happened. If you were not a suck up of a champion it might not have happened. Your actions make people lose faith in your title while they gain respect for the US Title. Rollins says you come out here and claim the title is a symbol of excellence and you defend your title against any Schmo. To earn a shot at his title, you have to earn it. You come out here and interrupt him? Rollins says he is not a boy, he is the World Champion. You defending that title has nothing to do with the title, it is about you placating the people because you cannot stand that they hate your guts. Rollins says you can have your US Open Challenge, but he will go on being the Champion in WWE. Cena tells Rollins to run away from every challenge that you have had since you were the so called champ. He says the champ is here. Judging by these people, who matter, it is not the title that makes the man, it is the man who makes the title. You don’t want to be a boy? If you want to be a man, he will tell Seth to his face. Cena tells Rollins he is a joke. Rollins takes off his shirt and so does Cena. Rollins acts like he is ready to fight Cena, but he walks out of the ring.

Sasha backs Becky into the corner and she gives a clean break. Becky with arm drags into an arm bar. Sasha backs Becky into the corner and Naomi tags in and he connects with forearms. The referee has to pull Naomi out of the corner and Naomi sends Becky to the mat and she gets a near fall but Becky bridges up and hits a drop kick followed by snap leg drops. Becky with a jumping leg drop for a near fall. Becky with a reverse chin lock. Paige tags in and they hit a double head butt on Naomi. Paige trips Naomi and kicks Naomi and gets a near fall. Naomi with shoulders in the corner and Sasha tags in and Paige with punches. Paige catches Sasha on a cross body attempt and Paige with a fallaway slam. Becky tags back in and Paige with a knee in the corner followed by a double jump kick in the corner. Sasha pulls Becky down after Naomi distracts Becky. Sasha gets a near fall. Naomi slams Becky and hits an elbow drop. Naomi with a Jericho cover for a near fall. Naomi with a leg drop for a near fall. Naomi with a reverse chin lock.

Naomi with a front face lock. Naomi with a flying back elbow for a near fall. Sasha tags in and she kicks Becky in the corner. Sahsha with a snap mare and a slap to Becky for a near fall. Sasha stands on Becky’s hand and she knocks Paige off the apron. Sasha sends Becky into the corner and Naomi punches Becky. Naomi tags in and they hit a double back elbow and Naomi kicks Becky in the ribs. Becky punches Naomi but Naomi with forearms and Naomi with a forearm for a near fall. Sasha tags in and hits a lungblower and applies a straitjacket choke. Sasha misses a short arm clothesline and Becky with a kick but Sasha keeps Becky form making the tag. Becky escapes the corner but she cannot make the tag. Becky kicks Sasha way and Paige tags in and she hits a series of short arm clotheslines on Naomi and hits a drop kick and running knee into the corner followed by more knees. Paige reminds us of the real estate situation in the Divas Division and then she kicks Naomi and applies the PTO and Sasha breaks it up. Paige sends Sasha to the floor and Tamina gets on the apron and Paige knocks her off. Naomi hits Paige and Sasha tags in and hits the lungblower into the Bank Statement and Paige taps out.

Winner: Sasha Banks and Naomi

Lana, Summer Rae and Rusev Backstage Segment:

Lana says that Dolph is recovering at home and there is no permanent damage. She says that he is talking and he is getting ready for his return to the ring. Summer Rae shows up and she is wearing the same outfit as Lana. Summer says it makes her look smarter and more dangerous. She says that she is going to keep it. Rusev says that she looks beautiful. She looks angel like. He says his actions are better than his words and he kisses Summer. Rusev tells Summer he has to go to the ring for his match. He tells Lana that she is not looking too good and she needs some rest. Summer slaps Lana and walks away.

Owens tags in Rusev before doing anything. Cena with a side head lock and flying shoulder tackle. Cena goes for a second one but Rusev catches Cena and hits a Fallaway slam and he kicks Cena. Rusev chokes Cena and he tags in Owens who punches Cena. Owens stomps on Cena and he taunts Cena. Owens picks up Cena and he tries for the pop up power bomb but Cena leaps over Owens. Cena tries for the STF but Owens kicks Cena away and hits a DDT. Owens misses a cannonball when Cena moves out of the way. Sheamus and Cesaro tag in and Cesaro with a cross body and a running European uppercut followed by more European uppercuts in the corner. Cesaro with a HEY and then he sets for a Giant Swing but Owens interferes. Cesaro with a back drop to Owens but Rusev with a jumping thrust kick.Sheamus with a reverse chin lock on Cesaro. Sheamus with a front face lock and Cesaro with a suplex to escape the hold but Owens tags in and he sends Cesaro to the apron. Cesaro with a kick to Owens and he takes care of Rusev. Sheamus tags in and he hits a running knee lift and clothesline. Sheamus wants to know if we are entertained.

Cesaro with a European uppercut but Sheamus with a kick and he tags in Rusev. Cesaro punches Rusev and Cesaro hits the Alpamare Water Slide and both men are down. Owens tags in and he tries for a boot in the corner but Cesaro with a European uppercut. Cesaro with a rollup for a near fall. Owens with a Codebreaker and then Sheamus argues with Owens. Owens and Sheamus push each other and Sheamus hits Owens and leaves with his briefcase. Cesaro crawls to his corner and Owens stops Cesaro from making the tag but Rusev is down on the floor. Cesaro kicks Owens but Owens with a back senton.

Owens makes a forceful tag to Rusev in the chest and Owens walks away and hits a super kick on Rusev. Owens walks away. Cesaro continues his crawl across the ring to make the tag and Orton tags in and he hits two clotheslines and then ducks a clothesline from Rusev and hits a power slam. Rusev with a knee but Orton with a kick and punch. Orton sends Rusev to the mat and Orton with an Exploder that sends Rusev to the apron. Cena with the IEDDT to Rusev and then Orton looks around and turns to the mat for the RKO push ups. Orton tries for the RKO but Rusev escapes and he hits a jumping thrust kick. Lana Classic makes her way to the ring and she goes after New Lana and they argue on the floor. Lana throws a shoe at Summer and we have a mini skirt cat fight. Lana tells Summer not to touch her again. Rusev, despite saying he is over Lana Cena with an Attitude Adjustment followed by the Giant Swing and then Cesaro catapults Orton into an RKO and Orton gets the three count.

Renee Young introduced the show. She was joined on commentary by Corey Graves, Booker T, and “Smiling” Byron Saxton. Byron said he’s happier than a hungry dog with an endless supply of Kibbles and Bits. Inside the Social Media Lounge, Tom Phillips checked in and said he would be joined by Paul Heyman for a Q&A later in the show. Phillips read through Ryback’s tweets about his severe staph infection in his right knee. Phillips noted that The Miz went to social media to complain about Ryback not defending the Intercontinental Title against him and Big Show as scheduled. A video package focussed on the John Cena vs. Kevin Owens feud. After the hosts spoke about the match, they aired a video package for the Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt feud. Footage aired of Michael Cole’s interview with Bray Wyatt that was originally shown on the WWE website. Cole asked who is Bray Wyatt. “I am no one,” Wyatt responded.

Backstage, Eden interviewed R-Truth, who said some people think he’s lost his mind because he runs around with a tinfoil crown and a plunger. He said he knows what he’s doing. He said Barrett thinks it’s about fun and games, but it’s not about that. Truth said you win as many matches with your head as you do your fists. Truth said he can’t wait to see Barrett’s face after a guy with a plunger beats him. The focus shifted to the Randy Orton vs. Sheamus feud. Booker said Orton doesn’t want to lose in his hometown. Young said Orton vs. Sheamus will kick off the main show. The panel went into dicussion about the WWE Tag Team Championship match and the New Day came out and did the New Day Rocks clap with Booker T and Byron Saxton.

First Match: R-Truth vs. King Barrett

They go to the corner and R-Truth backs off, taunting Barrett. Barrett takes Truth to the corner and backs off but gets in a cheap shot. Barrett mocks Truth and fans boo. Truth turns it around and hits a splash in the corner. Truth takes Barrett down for a two count. Barrett fights to his feet and nails a right hand. Barrett with an elbow and a headbutt to knock Truth down. Truth avoids a clothesline and dances around before catching Barrett in another two count. Truth with a dropkick that sends Barrett to the floor. Truth leaps out with a splash. Barrett comes in and makes a comeback for a two count. Truth fights up and out but gets dropped by an elbow to the ribs for a two count.

Barrett keeps control and kicks Truth on the apron. He drags him back in for a two count. Barrett with forearms in the corner now. Barrett shows off some and hits a running kick to the gut for another pin attempt. Barrett with a headlock now. Truth fights back to his feet and Barrett misses a big boot in the corner. Barrett runs into an uppercut. Truth with a clothesline. Barrett runs into another boot. Truth with a missile dropkick and a two count. Barrett tries for Wasteland but Truth blocks it and hits a heel kick. Truth hits the scissor kick for a close two count. Barrett counters a suplex and turns it into Winds of Change for a close two count. Barrett readies for a Bullhammer but Truth ducks and rolls him up for two count. Truth with a big right hand. Barrett blocks Little Jimmy and hits a Bullhammer for the win.

Winner: King Barrett

Paul Heyman Interview:

Heyman is asked what is Brock Lesnar’s routine before a big match like tonight and it’s eat, sleep he does the conquering in the ring and will repeat against anyone else. Heyman is asked what will happen if Lesnar were to lose and Heyman cuts Phillips off, calling it a stupid questions. Heyman guarantees Lesnar will suplex, F5 and pin Seth Rollins tonight.

WWE Battleground:

First Match: Sheamus vs. Randy Orton

Sheamus takes Orton to one knee with a headlock. Sheamus drops him with a shoulder. Orton comes back and drops Sheamus with an elbow, sending him to the floor for another breather early on. Orton comes to the floor and they brawl. Orton tosses Sheamus hard into the barrier and fans pop. Orton rolls Sheamus back in but Sheamus runs out the other side of the ring. Orton meets him and runs over him to another pop. Orton rolls him back in stomps away in the corner. They trade uppercuts in the middle of the ring now. Orton gets the upperhand and unloads with uppercuts. Sheamus with a knee to the gut. Orton with a kick. Sheamus hits the Irish Curse backbreaker. Sheamus with two more backbreakers. Sheamus keeps control and hits a big knee to the chest from the corner for a two count. Orton bounces off the ropes and hits another knee for a two count. Sheamus with a headlock now. Sheamus misses in the corner and runs into the ring post, falling out to the floor.

Sheamus makes it back in at the seven count. They trade shots from their knees now. They get to their feet and continue trading shots in the middle of the ring. Orton with a big clothesline and another. Sheamus avoids the powerslam. Orton block White Noise. Orton clotheslines him to the floor. Sheamus comes back to the apron but pulls Orton to the floor. They trade shots on the floor now. Orton slams Sheamus on top of the announce table. They come back in and Orton dodges a Brogue Kick. Orton with the powerslam for a two count. Sheamus goes to the apron and Orton tries to bring him back in but Sheamus goes for the forearms. Orton blocks that with an uppercut. Sheamus comes in and hits the rolling senton. Sheamus with a big powerslam for another pin attempt.

Orton dodges a Brogue Kick but Sheamus blocks the RKO. Sheamus goes for the Cloverleaf but Orton fights him off. Sheamus nails White Noise for a two count. Orton comes back with a big suplex and a pin attempt. Sheamus ends up on the top and they trade big shots. Orton climbs up for a superplex and nails it. Orton covers for another pin attempt. Orton nails the draping DDT as the hometown crowd gets loud for him. Orton goes for the RKO but Sheamus rolls him up for a two count. Sheamus nails a Brogue Kick. Sheamus locks in the Cloverleaf now. Orton almost gets the bottom rope but Sheamus pulls him back to the middle of the ring. Orton makes it back to the rope and grabs it this time. Sheamus looks to go back to work on him but Orton nails the RKO out of nowhere for the win.

Winner: Randy Orton

Stephanie McMahon Interview:

Stephanie says we haven’t seen anything yet as far as what happened on RAW with the Divas. Stephanie says she’s asked each Divas team to pick a representative and those three Divas will be facing in a Triple Threat tonight. Stephanie says she will accept nothing less than the Divas Revolution tearing the house down.

Second Match: WWE Tag Team Championship Match
Prime Time Players (c) vs. The New Day

Back and forth to start. Young with a neckbreaker and a suplex with a bridge for a two count. Titus tags in and slams Kofi. Kofi slides out of a move and slaps Titus around in the back of the head. Titus gets upset and hits him with big chops to the chest. Kofi rolls to the floor for a breather. He comes back in and tags in Big E. They lock up and Big E sends Titus to the corner but misses. Titus with a big scoop slam. Titus with a leg drop. He tags in Darren for some double teaming. Young with strikes but Big E launches him into the corner and the camera man. Young falls out to the floor. Big E sends Young’s face into a kick from Kofi, who has tagged in. Kofi with a two count. Big E and Kofi with tags and more double teaming as Woods yells at ringside. Kofi with a kick and another two count on Young. Big E tags in and hits a nasty splash on the apron. He rolls Young back in and covers for a two count.

Big E with an abdominal stretch. Big E drops Young with an elbow and covers for a two count. Young slides out of a move and dodges a splash in the corner. Young with an enziguri that sends Big E to his knees. Young tags Titus as Kofi comes in. Titus nails Kofi and splashes Big E. He goes back to Kofi and sends Big E to the floor. Titus catches Kofi in mid-air and drops him over his knee a few times. Titus slings Kofi now. Titus gets hype and splashes Kofi in the corner. Woods gets a cheap shot in and Kofi drops Titus with a DDT for a two count. Kofi goes to the top but Titus chops him on the way down. Darren comes back in and throws Kofi overhead. Big E comes in and Darren nails a big right hand. Woods gets on the apron but Young slams him onto it. Kofi looks to dive out but Young nails a forearm. Young comes back in and Kofi connects with a big kick. Big E comes in for the Big Ending on Young but it’s blocked. Kofi misses Trouble In Paradise and Young hits the Gut Check, sending Kofi to the floor. Titus comes in with Clash of the Titus on Big E for the win.

Winner: Still WWE Tag Team Champions Prime Time Players

Paige, Becky Lynch and Charlotte Backstage Segment:

Paige says the Divas Revolution begins tonight. Becky says Stephanie wants them to tear the house down but they’re going to do even better – tear it down and rebuild it. Becky says they’re even putting the WWE Superstars on notice, not just the Divas. Charlotte says they’re going to do it with Flair.

Third Match: Bray Wyatt vs. Roman Reigns

Reigns drops Wyatt with a shoulder but Wyatt gets right back up and they lock up. Wyatt gets the upperhand with strikes and a headbutt. Wyatt with more shots in the corner now. Reigns turns it around the corner and unloads until the referee backs him off. More back and forth in the corner. Wyatt ends up going to the floor for a breather. Wyatt comes back in the ring off a big right hand to the face. Wyatt with a clothesline. Wyatt with kicks and punches while Reigns is on his knees. Reigns gets up and ducks a shot before hitting a huge clothesline. Wyatt ends up on the floor again. Reigns follows and slams him into the barrier. They come back in but Wyatt takes control. Reigns nails him in the face with a right hand and forearms. Wyatt misses another clothesline but takes Reigns down with the flying forearm. Wyatt chokes Reigns on the bottom rope now. Wyatt with more offense in the corner now. Reigns makes a comeback and hits a Samoan Drop, sending Wyatt to the floor. Reigns runs around the ring and charges but Wyatt side steps and Reigns goes shoulder first into the steel steps. Wyatt brings it back in the ring and yells at Reigns to get up. Wyatt with a splash in the corner. Wyatt gets on the second rope and plays to the crowd to mostly boos. Wyatt kicks and punches Reigns around now. Wyatt mounts Reigns in the corner with right hands but Reigns grabs him for a powerbomb.

Wyatt slides out and sends Reigns to the floor. Reigns with strikes on the apron now. Wyatt grabs him and plants Reigns with a DDT on the apron. Reigns makes it back in at the 8 count and Wyatt stomps away. Wyatt with a suplex and a splash for another two count. Wyatt keeps Reigns grounded with a headlock now. Reigns starts fighting out but Wyatt slams him on his head and tightens the hold. Wyatt goes to turn the headlock into a sleeper but Reigns finally fights out of the hold and slams Wyatt. The referee counts as they’re both down now. Reigns makes a big comeback and unloads on Wyatt. Reigns with two big throws. He goes to the floor for the Drive-By but Wyatt meets him with a big clothesline. Wyatt with the senton on the floor. Wyatt brings Reigns back in the ring for a two count. Wyatt takes Reigns to the top and headbutts him twice and punches him. Wyatt tries for a superplex but Reigns fights it. Reigns with headbutts. Reigns drops down to the mat and hits a sitdown powerbomb for two count. Wyatt blocks a Superman punch with a Sister Abigail attempt but Reigns blocks that. They end up on the floor and Reigns connects with the Drive-By this time. They come back in the ring and Wyatt blocks the Superman punch again.

Wyatt side slams Reigns for a two count. More back and forth. Reigns blocks Sister Abigail with a roll up. Reigns nails a Superman punch but Wyatt kicks out at two count. Reigns gets up first to some boos. He readies for the spear but Wyatt nails a boot. Wyatt with a huge right hook for a close two count. Wyatt turns upside down to a pop. He goes for Sister Abigail and kisses Reigns on the forehead. Reigns grabs his arm and blocks the move. Reigns with headbutts. Reigns with bombs in the corner as the fans count along. Reigns goes for a Samoan Drop but Wyatt punches him. Reigns falls with it anyway. Wyatt rolls to the floor for a breather while Reigns is down. Reigns goes to the floor and Wyatt nails him with a right hand. Wyatt tosses Reigns into the barrier. Wyatt rolls Reigns in and grabs two steel chairs from beside Lawler. The crowd pops. Reigns comes back to the floor and drops Wyatt with a right hand, causing him to drop the chairs. Reigns tosses the chairs into the ring and grabs two more as the referee tells him not to. Reigns turns around to a hooded man decking him at ringside. Wyatt takes advantage and rolls Reigns back in the ring. Wyatt nails Sister Abigail for the win. After the match, the hooded man comes in the ring and reveals himself it’s Luke Harper.

Brie and Sasha attack Charlotte to start the match. Sasha with an early roll up on Brie. Charlotte with a roll up on Sasha. They all stop after back and forth to start the match. Sasha tries to kick Brie but she catches it. Sasha gets dropped on her face as Charlotte and Brie go at it now. Charlotte sends Brie to the floor. Charlotte and Sasha go at it now. Brie pulls Charlotte off the apron and goes at it with Sasha. Sasha ends up hitting the knees in the corner on Brie and Charlotte at the same time. Sasha with a pair of pin attempts on both Divas. Sasha works over Charlotte in the corner. Sasha keeps control, fighting Brie off, and going for another pin attempt on Charlotte. Sasha does the Ric Flair strut but Charlotte rolls her up for two count. Sasha keeps control of Charlotte and stops Brie from getting up. She nails running knees on Charlotte in the corner, twice. Sasha with a two count as Brie breaks the pin. Brie and Sasha have words. Sasha and Brie trade shots in the middle of the ring. Charlotte nails a double clothesline out of nowhere on them. Charlotte with Flair chops on both of them. She drop Brie over her knee and trades counters with Sasha. Charlotte drops her with a neckbreaker. Sasha comes back but Charlotte nails a knee to the mouth for two count as Brie breaks a pin again. Brie makes her comeback and unloads.

Brie hits a double bulldog on both of her opponents and covers Sasha for a two count count. Brie with a two count count on Charlotte now. Brie with kicks to both Divas on their knees with the kicks. Charlotte catches a kick and Sasha cuts her off. Sasha side steps Charlotte and she takes down Brie instead. Sasha and Charlotte go at it with Sasha rolling her up for two count. They struggle for backslides and trade holds. Sasha slams Charlotte down on her neck for a close two count. Brie comes off the top rope with a double missile dropkick. Brie nails running knees on both of them, two for Charlotte. Sasha blocks the second one coming for her and dumps Brie out to the floor. Naomi and Tamina surround Team Bella on one side as Paige and Becky are on the other side. Sasha knocks Team Bella down and then dives out onto Brie, Paige and Becky. Charlotte leaps out onto Tamina, Naomi and Sasha next. Charlotte and Brie come back in the ring. Charlotte takes her to the top and they trade shots. Charlotte climbs up but Sasha comes from behind and applies the Bank Statement on Charlotte. Brie breaks it and tosses Sasha into the ring post, sending her to the floor. Brie grabs Charlotte but Charlotte counters and applies the Figure Four. She bridges it into the Figure Eight and Brie taps.

Cena applies a headlock. Cena turns it around and applies one of his own. They run the ropes and Owens drops Cena with a right hand to a pop. Owens takes control and beats Cena around now. Owens works Cena over and drops him with a modified neckbreaker for a pin attempt. Owens talks trash and hits Cena with a right hand. Cena makes a comeback with a shoulder but Owens catches him for another two count. Owens mushes his forearm into Cena’s face. Cena gets up with a dropkick. Cena ends up going to the top and hits the leg drop for a two count. Owens blocks an Attitude Adjustment and hits a DDT for a two count. Owens with more offense until Cena ducks a shot. Cena with the shoulder tackles and the big slam. Cena calls for the Five Knuckle Shuffle but Owens rolls to the apron and taunts Cena. Owens nails a right hand to drop Cena and comes back to the top. Owens with the senton but Cena gets his knees up. Owens blocks another AA and starts hitting Cena’s shoulder tackles and the slam. Owens calls for the Five Knuckle Shuffle and hits it. Owens goes for the AA but Cena slides out. Cena powers up with Owens on his shoulders and slams him on his face. Cena with the STF now.

Cena drags Owens back into the middle of the ring but Owens gets to his feet. Owens catches Cena with a big knee to the back for a two count. Owens with more strikes as fans do dueling chants. Cena goes for the springboard stunner but Owens catches him with a German. Owens with the cannonball in the corner for a two count. Owens gets frustrated and yells out at Cole. Cena and Owens trade shots in the middle of the ring now. Cena unloads and hits the Canadian Destroyer for a two count. Cena goes back to the top for the leg drop but Owens catches him with a barely-hit sitdown powerbomb for a two count. Cena comes back with an AA for a two count. Cena takes Owens to the top for a superplex but Owens counters with a superplex of his own for a two count. Cole says Cena may have hurt his shoulder as Cena clutches the left arm. Owens did drop Cena on his arm with the superplex. Owens yells at Cole again as the referee checks on Cena.

Owens tells Cole to “watch this” as he goes for the pop-up powerbomb but Cena counters it. Owens with a huge shot and the AA. Owens applies the STF now. Cena crawls to the bottom rope and finally breaks the STF. Owens runs into an uppercut. Cena with a tornado DDT out of the corner for a close two count. They trade shots in the middle of the ring. Cena hits the springboard cutter but barely connects and Owens comes right back with a big clothesline. Owens goes on and hits a nasty move over his knee for a close two count. Cena blocks the pop-up powerbomb and hits an AA for a two count. Cena with a clothesline. Owens comes back with the pop-up powerbomb for a close two count. Another “this is awesome” chant as Owens drags Cena towards the corner. Owens goes to the top but Cena jumps up with a big right hand. Cena with another right hand. Cena climbs up and gets Owens on his shoulders for a super AA. Cena nails it but Owens still kicks out at two count. Cena goes to pick Owens up but he appears to be out. Owens with a roll up out of nowhere for a two count. Cena goes right to the STF and locks it in. Owens crawls to the rope but Cena pulls him back into the middle of the ring. Owens finally taps out to end it.

Winner: Still WWE United States Champion Kevin Owens

The Miz & Big Show Segment:

Miz tells them to shut up. He knows they’re upset like he is because he had plans tonight – beat Ryback and Big Show to become the new WWE Intercontinental Champion. Miz says his people had appearances and everything scheduled but someone had to get injured and now his match is postponed. Miz says he has known Ryback since their Tough Enough days and The Big Guy has always been a big pansy. Miz says Ryback probably isn’t even injured, he’s just scared because Miz is the toughest man in WWE and in the entire building right now. Miz says he’s the only one who could have beat Ryback for the title.

Miz takes a shot at Big Show and says he’s been missing since the Attitude Era. Miz says Show should go ahead and retire. Miz says The Authority needs to go ahead and crown him the champion and if not, he’ll just take the title. Miz knocks the St. Louis Rams. Big Show’s music hits and out he comes. Miz is surprised to see Big Show and starts pleading with him. Miz says they should team up and beat Ryback up again. Show doesn’t say anything as he steps in the ring and knocks Miz out with one punch. Show walks right back out of the ring while his music plays. Miz is still laid out in the ring.

Lesnar charged at Rollins and then gave him a few shoulder blocks to the gut in the corner. Lesnar set up for a German suplex, but Rollins gave him repeated elbows to the head to force his way free. Rollins fled to ringside and Lesnar smiled, then chased Rollins on the floor and back inside the ring. Rollins caught Lesnar with a kick to the gut and then several to the legs. Rollins went for a dropkick, but Lesnar caught his legs. Brock went for the F5, but Rollins slipped way. Lesnar performed his first German suplex at 1:30, then followed up with a second and a third. Heyman counted each German suplex at ringside. Lesnar looked down at Rollins and smiled, then performed a fourth German suplex. A brief “Suplex City” chant started and then Lesnar performed a fifth German suplex. Rollins ended up at ringside. He grabbed his title belt and started to lave. Lesnar left the ring and hurdled the barricade to catch Rollins and then threw him back over the barricade. Lesnar smiled as he brought the title back to the timekeeper’s area. Lesnar rolled Rollins back inside the ring.

Lesnar performed his sixth German suplex. He went for a seventh German suplex, but Rollins landed on his feet and then caught Lesnar with a series of kicks. With Lesnar down, Rollins performed three superkicks. Brock got back to his feet and Rollins performed another superkick. Rollins set up for The Pedigree, but Lesnar forced his way out. Lesnar put Rollins in position for the F5, but Rollins slipped out of that and kneed Lesnar’s back and knocked him to ringside. Rollins performed a pair of suicide dives. Rollins returned to the ring, but Lesnar followed and performed his seventh suplex. “Get up,” Lesnar yelled at Rollins. Lesnar performed German suplexes numbers eight, nine, ten, and eleven. Rollins got to his knees and Lesnar caught him with a slap that drew gasps from the crowd.

Lesnar performed a twelfth German suplex. Rollins slapped Lesnar, then immediately regretted it. Lesnar hit him with the thirteenth German suplex. Lesnar performed the F5 and went for the cover. The referee counted to two and the lights went out and the gong sounded. When the lights came on, Undertaker was in the ring and Rollins was gone. Lesnar looked shocked, as did Heyman. Lesnar went after Taker, who grabbed him by the throat and tried to chokeslam him. Lesnar dodged the chokeslam and then hoisted up Taker for the F5. Taker slipped out of that and kicked Lesnar below the belt. Once Lesnar got up, Taker grabbed him by the throat and chokeslammed him.

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]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/07/14/wwe-raw-review-7-13-2015-nxt-women-debut/feed/0WWE Raw Results – July 13, 2015http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/07/14/wwe-raw-results-july-13-2015/
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Scott Stanford, Corey Graves, and David Otunga hosted the show from the studio. Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt was announced for Raw. Randy Orton and Ryback vs. Sheamus and Big Show was announced for Raw. Stanford hyped that John Cena will be calling into the pre-show.John Cena called in and they spoke about his role in the film “Trainwreck” that opens this weekend. He also spoke about his U.S. Title open challenge. He said someone will beat him for the title someday, and spoke about how he’s going to keep fighting and giving that opportunity until then. Cena also spoke about his match with Kevin Owens at Battleground. He said he wouldn’t take anything away from Owens because Owens thinks the way he’s going about his business is the right way. Cena took a shot at Otunga on the way out for asking if his open challenges can only occur in the ring.

Backstage at Raw, King Barrett spoke about how R-Truth isn’t a real king. He said when he’s finished with Truth, people won’t remember him as a king or a court jester, they’ll remember him as a freak. The panel debated whether Truth thinks he’s a king or is just messing with King Barrett. Otunga said Truth his nuts and made him refer to him as king the last time they saw each other.The panel spoke about Paige’s feud with the Bella Twins. Graves saying everyone complains about Twin Magic, but why stop using it when it works? Stanford said it would be nice if she got another Diva on her side. The Bella Twins and Alicia Fox will address the Divas locker room on Raw.

WWE Raw:

Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman, Seth Rollins and Kane In-Ring Segment:

Heyman reminds us that he is the advocate for the Cadillac Crushing, J&J Conquering, Badass Avenger who on Sunday makes Seth Rollins pay for his sins. The Beast of Battleground Brock Lesnar. He says he doesn’t know about you but his heart is pounding through his chest. It is not because he is fat, but it is because history will be made in six days. You will have the opportunity to see this beast Lesnar enter the ring as a challenger. How many times have you seen Brock Lesnar as a challenger? When he was a rookie, he walked into the ring as challenger and he victimized Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and walked out the WWE Champion. When Brock went to UFC, he walked into the octagon as a challenger, but when he faced Randy Couture, he walked out as the champion. At SummerSlam, he walked into the ring as a challenger, but what happened to John Cena? Eat, sleep, suplex, repeat. Brock walked out the champion and he would be the champion today if it was not for that revolting, sneaky slimy Seth Rollins. This Sunday night, he doesn’t beg or plead a lot, but circle the date on your calendar. Sunday, July 19th, Brock will walk into the ring a challenger, but he will not walk out of the ring the same way. You are going to get beat up. You are going to get your ass kicked by Brock Lesnar. You are going to be suplexed by Brock Lesnar. You are going to be F-5ed by Brock Lesnar. You are going to be pinned by Brock Lesnar. When Brock has his foot on your chest, Brock will raise the title belt.

Rollins asks Lesnar if he is real proud of himself and he asks if this makes him happy. Rollins says that he cannot wait until Sunday when he wipes that smile off your stupid face. He gave Lesnar every opportunity last week to come out like a man, but you were a coward. You took out your frustration on an inanimate object. It was not any inanimate object, it was a gift he gave to his friends. Rollins says he is still shaken up over it. Rollins says what is worse is you parade it around like it is a trophy. You make it a symbol of what you think I am going to look like after Battleground. Rollins says the title belt is his trophy. Rollins says he is everything right about WWE. Brock is a thug and a criminal. Rollins says he is going to take a trip to Suplex City. He is bringing the matches and gasoline and he is going to burn Suplex City to the ground. Brock tells Rollins he can take him to Suplex City tonight bitch.

Kane says that he can see that tensions are high. There will be a contract signing later tonight for their match at Battleground. As Director of Operations, he will ensure that this contract signing will go smoothly and that there will not be any chaos. Brock Lesnar versus Seth Rollins is what is best for business Kane tells Heyman that if his client does anything. Heyman asks Kane if he is going to threaten him. Heyman says that it looks like they are going to be threatened by the Undertaker’s baby brother. Heyman apologizes and he asks if he was not supposed to say that? Heyman says that he was not supposed to mention that Brock conquered your brother’s undefeated streak at Wrestlemania. Heyman says this is a wonderful idea. His client, the beast, the conqueror Brock Lesnar in a contract signing. Heyman says that Brock will come to the signing with peace, love, and understanding as long as Rollins does not violate the Eleventh Commandment. If Rollins does, Suplex City comes to Atlanta, GA.

First Match: Sheamus & Big Show vs. Randy Orton & Ryback

Sheamus with a side head lock but Ryback with a belly-to-back suplex. Sheamus goes to the apron and he connects with a shoulder. He connects with a few forearms but Ryback with elbows and then Ryback hits a plancha onto Sheamus for a near fall. Orton with European uppercuts and punches. Orton with another European uppercut followed by a hard Irish whip. Sheamus wants Orton to back away. Orton punches Sheamus and climbs the turnbuckles for more matches. Sheamus with a reverse atomic drop but Orton with a clothesline and he stomps on the midsection. Orton continues with the Garvin Stomp and he tags in Ryback. Ryback continues the Garvin Stomp and hits an elbow drop. Sheamus blocks a suplex and he punches Ryback. Ryback with an Irish whip and shoulder in the corner followed by kicks until the referee pulls him out of the corner. Sheamus drops Ryback on the top rope. Show tags in and he punches Ryback in the midsection and he stomps on Ryback’s back. Show with a head butt and he hits a chop in the corner. Sheamus tags in but Ryback gets to his corner and tags in Orton and Ryback with a reverse atomic drop followed by a drop kick from Orton.

Sheamus goes to the floor but Orton chases after him and Orton with a backdrop driver onto the guardrail. Sheamus punches Orton but Orton punches Ryback before they get back into the ring. Sheamus with a knee to the midsection followed by a running shoulder into the corner followed by a running knee lift and a shoulder. Orton falls to the floor Sheamus with a reverse chin lock. Orton punches Sheamus but Sheamus with a uranage back breaker for a near fall. Show tags back in and he walks across Orton’s midsection. Show drops down on Orton’s chest a few times. Show signals for the choke slam as Orton gets back to his feet and he gets his hand around Orton’s throat but Orton escapes and counters into a DDT and both men are down. Ryback and Sheamus tag in and Ryback with running forearms followed by a Thesz Press and splash. Ryback with a splash into the corner followed by a spinebuster. Ryback sets for the clothesline but Miz gets up from the announce table and he tells Ryback not to pander to the people. Sheamus with a rollup for a near fall. Ryback with a clothesline. Show hits Ryback with a knock out punch and Show chases Miz to the back. Sheamus waits to finish off Ryback but Orton with an RKO and Ryback makes a miracle recovery and he hits the belly flop splash off the top turnbuckle for the three count.

Winner: Ryback & Randy Orton

Kane & Seth Rollins Backstage Segment:

Rollins reminds Kane of his job and how he is to protect Rollins. The contract signing will lead to no good. Kane says he has a plan. Rollins says he is a little worried, but he would like to be told what the plan is. He hopes it is not to provoke Brock because that did not end well last week. Kane says if you keep this up, it will not end up well for once.

Roman Reigns & Bray Wyatt Brawl:

Wyatt comes down to the ring for his match with Dean Ambrose. Reigns attacks Wyatt and sends him into the ringside barrier. Reigns clotheslines Bray against the ringside barrier. Reigns sends Bray into the ring post and then he hits the Juggernaut Broad Jump Drop Kick. Reigns with punches. Reigns rolls Wyatt into the ring and Bray with punches. Reigns with a forearm and Wyatt is down. Reigns gets Wyatt on his shoulders but Wyatt gets to his feet. Reigns with a Superman Punch and Wyatt goes to the floor. Wyatt hits Reigns with his lantern and walks away.

State of the WWE Divas Division with Stephanie McMahon:

Nikki Bella says on November 23rd she defeated AJ Lee to become your Divas Champion. For the past 233 days, she has defended the title and she has faced every Diva. She has taken no short cuts. She is the definition of fearless. Nikki says that she’s the total diva. They hold all of the power because Nikki owns the title. They make the decisions in this division. Whether it is Naomi, Paige, or any other WWE Diva. Stephanie McMahon makes her way to the ring. Stephanie says that Nikki is talking like she owns the Divas Division and the WWE, but Stephanie says she owns the WWE. The legacy of the Divas division lies with her. Team Bella has been unstoppable but there has not been a level of competition in the WWE. There are women making a mark in Women’s Soccer, MMA, and tennis. It is time to make a change in the Divas Division.

Stephanie says that she is not going to do it alone. Stephanie brings out Paige. Nikki asks how many times has Paige failed. Stephanie says Paige is out here because she wants her to be out here. Things are going to change right now. She says she wants this revolution right here in WWE. Courage cannot do it alone and she needs backup. No one is willing to stand by her side and she knows someone who is. She knows someone who scratches to get where she wants. Stephanie brings out Becky Lynch. Stephanie says that they need to even things up so they need someone bred for this business and someone who says they are genetically superior. Stephanie brings out Charlotte. Naomi and Tamina Snuka come out and Naomi says they have some unfinished business with The Bellas and Paige. They are all the competition that Stephanie needs. Stephanie says that there is someone who thinks like you. Someone who calls herself the Boss. The current NXT Champion, Sasha Banks.

Stephanie asks Nikki if this is what she was asking for. She has set the opportunity, but who will take it. Nikki starts to leave the ring and Sasha pulls her down. Everyone in the ring starts to fight. Charlotte with a drop kick to Brie. Then she chops Nikki and knocks Eva down. Naomi with a drop kick to Charlotte. Paige with a thrust kick to Naomi and she puts Naomi in the PTO. Tamina with a super kick to Paige. Naomi kicks Nikki and Brie with a Thesz Press on Naomi. Sasha kicks Alicia and hits a double knee splash on Brie and Alicia. Sasha misses a splash on Becky and Becky kicks her to the floor. Charlotte with a figure four leg lock to Alicia and she bridges. Becky with an arm bar on Brie and then Sasha with a lungblower and Bank Statement to Nikki. Paige comes in and so do Naomi and Tamina. Sasha, Becky, and Charlotte release their submission holds and we have another three on three face of.

New Day Promo:

Woods says that this is his home town and the greatest city on the face of the Earth. It is because you know how to stay positive. Big E says this entire city shut down because of one inch of snow, but you still stayed positive. Woods says even though the Atlanta Hawks were the number one seed and they choked in the playoffs, you still stayed positive. Kofi says speaking of positive. They are 100% positive they will defeat the Prime Time Players and win back their tag team titles. Big E says at Battleground, Prime Time is out of time. Woods says that New Day rocks.

Second Match: The New Day vs. Mark Henry & Prime Time Players

Kofi with kicks and Titus blocks it and sends Kofi to the mat. Kofi with a kick and Big E tags in and Titus slams Big E. Titus with a leg drop and Darren tags in and Titus with a gourdbuster of Darren onto Big E and Darren with a seated splash and clothesline that sends Big E over the top rope. Titus with a back breaker to Kofi and he throws Kofi aside. Darren and Titus grab Xavier and allow Mark to press slam him onto Kofi and Big E on the floor. Woods with a drop kick to Titus’ knee and he tags in Big E. Big E with kicks and Kofi tags in. Kofi kicks Titus until Woods tags in. Woods with kicks and Big E tags in and kicks Titus. Kofi gets Irish whipped into the corner for a drop kick. Kofi with a drop kick and he tries to pull Titus towards his corner and he gets a near fall.

Kofi with a forearm to the chest and he hits a running kick to the chest and Woods follows with a kick. Big E with a splash for a near fall. Woods tags in and he punches Titus. Woods with a cobra clutch on Titus. Titus gets Woods on his back and he tries to get to his corner but Woods with punches. Woods mocks the bark and Titus with a clothesline and both men are down. Henry tags in and he clotheslines Woods and follows with an elbow and body block. Woods with a thrust kick and super kick followed by a knee and he gets a near fall but Young breaks up the cover. Kofi with Trouble in Paradise to Young. Titus with a boot to Kofi. Big E with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Woods gets his boot up and he goes for the Honor Roll but Henry with the World’s Strongest Slam on Woods for the three count.After the match, Henry joins Darren and Titus in the Millions of Dollars Dance.

Winner: Prime Time Players & Mark Henry

Third Match: King Barrett vs. R-Truth

Truth with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Truth holds on to the ropes and he does some dancing. Truth with a split and he gets a near fall with a victory roll. Barrett with a boot to Truth. Barrett punches Truth and gets a near fall. Barrett with an Irish whip and back breaker for a near fall. Barrett kicks Truth and goes to the turnbuckles. Barrett with an elbow drop from the turnbuckles for a near fall. Barrett chokes Truth in the ropes and then he puts Truth in the ropes and connects with knees and then he sends Truth to the apron with a boot and he gets a near fall. Barrett with a reverse chin lock. Truth with punches and he blocks a punch from Barrett. Truth with forearms and punches followed by a splash into the corner. Barrett with an Irish whip and Truth floats over and sends Barrett into the turnbuckles with a head scissors. Truth with the Lie Detector for the three count.

Winner: King Barrett

John Cena, Rusev, Kevin Owens and Cesaro In-Ring Segment:

Rusev says he is the greatest United States Champion ever. He never would have lost his title if not for that blonde headed snake called Lana. Rusev says USA is why he broke that stupid Dolph Ziggler. He is going to break John Cena tonight. Kevin Owens comes out. Owens tells John many times if someone is going to beat you for the title, it will be him. Owens says that he can beat Cena tonight for the title and then at Battleground you can get your rematch. Rusev says no and he tells the stupid whatever he is that Rusev was here first. He wants to know which name is his proper first name. Owens tells Rusev to take his Lana wannabe and take that flag and stick it up your Chernobyl. Cesaro come out and he makes his way to the ring. Everyone has something to say and we get some pushing and then it breaks down to punches. Owens goes after Rusev and Cesaro. Cesaro punches Owens and then Rusev and Cesaro is standing tall in the ring.

Fourth Match: Cesaro vs. Rusev w/Summer Rae vs. Kevin Owens

Rusev with a kick and punches. Owens with a chop to Cesaro. Cesaro is Irish whipped and Rusev with punches and head butts to Owens. Rusev misses a clothesline and Cesaro with a drop kick to Owens. Rusev with a kick to Cesaro and Rusev tries for a suplex but Cesaro blocks him. Cesaro with a suplex and then he is sent to the apron by Owens. Owens with a cannonball to Rusev. Cesaro with a running European uppercut. Rusev with a cannonball to Owens. Cesaro with a pop up European uppercut to Rusev and Owens breaks up the cover. Cesaro punches Owens but Owens with a forearm and then Owens with a codebreaker to Cesaro and he lands on Rusev. Owens gets a near fall. Owens with a slam to Cesaro. Owens goes up top for a swanton but Cesaro gets his knees up and Rusev with a super kick. Cesaro with a Euroepan uppercut to Rusev followed by a punch. Rusev with an Irish whip to Cesaro and he runs into a boot. Rusev picks up Cesaro and hits a Regal influenced Saito Suplex and everyone is down. Rusev kicks Cesaro and Owens. Rusev with a slam to Cesaro and Rusev goes to the apron and turnbuckles. Owens stops Rusev and punches him. Owens sets for a superplex but Rusev blocks it. Cesaro comes over and turns it into a sunset flip power bomb on Owens while Owens hits the superplex on Rusev. Cesaro with a near fall on Owens and then a near fall on Rusev. Cesaro puts Rusev on the turnbuckles and punches him. Cesaro with a drop kick to Owens and then Cesaro with a running European uppercut to Rusev and Cesaro puts Rusev back on the turnbuckles. Cesaro goes for a super side salto but Owens stops him and he gets Owens on his shoulders. Cesaro gets to his feet and Cesaro with an elbow. Owens with a tornado DDT and he gets a near fall but Rusev with a splash to break up the cover. Rusev gets a near fall on Owens and then a near fall on Cesaro.

Owens and Rusev exchange punches. Rusev with a kick and punches. Rusev with a head butt to the lower back and he tries for a German suplex but Owens blocks it. Owens with a standing switch and Rusev blocks. Cesaro gets behind Owens and hits a German suplex on both men and he gets a near fall on Owens. Cesaro is the only man in the ring as Owens punches Rusev and Cesaro with a corkscrew plancha. Cesaro rolls Rusev into the ring and he goes up top and hits a cross body for a near fall. Cesaro with the giant swing set up but Owens with a super kick to Cesaro. Cesaro goes to the apron and Owens hits a double jump moonsault on Rusev for a near fall. Cesaro drops down when Owens charges at him. Rusev with a Fallaway Slam to Cesaro and then he stomps on Cesaro’s back and gets ready for the Accolade but Owens with a super kick.Owens goes after Rusev and he points at Cena. Rusev blocks the power bomb and Rusev with an Alabania Slam and he stomps on Owens’ back and sets for the Accolade. Cesaro kicks Rusev and then he gets Rusev up for a delayed vertical suplex. Owens with forearms to Cesaro and Rusev. Owens slaps Cesaro and Rusev as he tells them Cena is his. Rusev and Cesaro punch and kick Owens. Cesaro with a European uppercut to Rusev and then Owens. Rusev with a clothesline to Cesaro and then he clotheslines Owens over the top rope to the floor. Owens says he has had enough and he will see Cena on Sunday.

Rusev with a reverse chin lock on Cesaro and Owens is nowhere to be seen. Cesaro with a springboard European uppercut and both men are down. Cesaro with a running European uppercut into the corner and then he connects with a lot more as Rusev appears to have trouble staying on his feet. Cesaro with a hesitation drop kick to Rusev. Cesaro sets for the Gorilla superplex on Rusev but Rusev blocks it with forearms and Rusev suplexes Cesaro onto the apron as Rusev falls to the floor. Rusev sends Cesaro back into the ring and he says something to Cena before going up top. Rusev takes too long and Cesaro with two European uppercuts. Cesaro tries for a superplex and Rusev blocks him. Cesaro with a drop kick and then he goes back up and tries for the superplex but Rusev sends Cesaro face first to the mat and Rusev misses a diving head butt. Cesaro applies the Crossface and Rusev tries to fight out of the hold and he gets his arms free and Rusev with a uranage side slam for a near fall. Rusev stomps on the back but Cesaro rolls over and he sets for the Sharpshooter. Rusev gets out of the hold and he hits a spinning heel kick. Rusev with a flip senton. Rusev stomps on the back and he gets Cesaro set for the Accolade but Cesaro rolls over. Cesaro rolls through and gets Rusev in the Giant Swing and then he puts Rusev in the Sharpshooter and Rusev gets to the ropes but it does not matter because there are no rope breaks. Rusev rolls over the apron and falls to the floor. Cesaro sends Rusev into the ringside barrier and then he hits a running European uppercut and he sends Rusev back into the ring. Cesaro goes up top and Rusev knocks Cesaro off the turnbuckles. Rusev with a thrust kick for the three count.

Cena with a side head lock take down. Cena slams Rusev and gets a near fall. Rusev does not want to stop the match and Cena with a suplex for a near fall. Cena with a side head lock. Cena with a uranage for a near fall. Rusev rolls to the apron to stop Cena’s offense. Cena with a running elbow into the corner and Rusev falls to his hands and knees. Rusev gets back up and he wants more and Cena with another running elbow into the corner. Cena with two flying shoulder tackles followed by a Blue Thunder Bomb. Cena with the Five Knuckle Shuffle.

Cena waits for Rusev to get up so he can give him an Attitude Adjustment and he gets Rusev up and Rusev counters and lands on Cena’s back and Rusev with the Accolade. Cena gets to his feet and he backs Rusev into the turnbuckles but Rusev holds on and he locks in the hold again. Kevin Owens comes to the ring and he kicks Rusev to get the referee to call for the bell. After the match, Owens gives Rusev a Pop Up Powerbomb and then Owens reminds Cena that he is the one who is going to take the United States title from Cena.

Winner: Rusev by DQ, but STILL WWE United States Champion John Cena

Stardust Promo:

Stardust says that gravity causes fear to rotate at 1,000 miles per hour. He hears the world needs more heroes, but what is a hero. Heroes and villains. From where he stands, the view never changes. Neville claims the rules of gravity have forgotten him. They have forsaken him. Those things that you neglect will bring you down. In its wake, another star will rise. Embrace the strange.

Sixth Match: Stardust vs. Neville

Stardust with a short arm clothesline followed by a slam. Stardust with a wrist lock but Neville punches him and Stardust pulls Neville to the mat by the hair. Stardust kicks Neville. Stardust sends Neville over the top rope and Neville lands on the apron. Neville with a forearm and enzuigiri. Neville goes up top for the Red Arrow but Stardust gets up. Neville with a springboard move and he leaps over Stardust. Stardust with a side effect to Neville and both men are down. Stardust with a cartwheel. Stardust with a reverse chin lock but Neville gets to his feet and Stardust sends him back to the mat and gets a near fall.

Stardust with a kick to Neville and then he bows to the crowd. Stardust with a kick to the back and a cravate. Neville with a back heel kick and a kick to the chest followed by another back heel kick and kick to the temple. Neville with a running forearm and a running forearm into the corner. Stardust with an Irish whip but Neville floats over and flips across the ring. Neville with a sunset flip for a near fall. Neville with a La Magistral for a near fall. Neville goes for an O’Connor Roll but Stardust rolls through and gets the three count and may have had a handful of tights.

Winner: Stardust

Brock Lesnar & Seth Rollins Contract Signing:

Rollins says that he is sick and tired of watching the footage of Brock Lesnar destroying the Cadillac he gave to J&J over and over all night long. Rollins wants to remind everyone and especially Brock Lesnar of the destruction he can cause. All man has is his word. Seth says that he is proud to come out here and give you his. Rollins says that he is not afraid of Brock Lesnar. Sunday at Battleground, he will conquer the conqueror again. He will defeat the one in twenty one and one. He will be the wrecking ball to destroy Suplex City and he will be the fire to turn it into ashes. He will stand in the remnants of Suplex City and he will still be the WWE World Champion. They stand on opposite sides of the Official WWE Contract signing table. Brock sits down first and then Rollins takes his seat. Heyman tells Rollins he shouldn’t lock eyes with him. He should never take his eyes off the beast. He should listen to what he says. Since you betrayed your brothers in the Shield, Heyman says that he has wanted to see someone get their hands on you. Ever since you sold your soul so you could bill yourself as the undisputed future of WWE, they’ve wanted to see someone get their hands on you. Ever since you violated the Eleventh Commandment, thou shalt not intentionally provoke Brock Lesnar. Ever since you cashed in and stole the WWE Title from Brock Lesnar, Brock has wanted to get his hands on you.

The problem as he sees it, the pressure is all on Rollins. Six days away. This Sunday night, every single person watching Battleground is paying to see you get your ass kicked. Heyman swears by his God of Retribution, Brock Lesnar, everyone is going to get their money’s worth because at Battleground, Seth Rollins, you are going to get your ass kicked. You are going to get beat up. You are going to be hurt. You are going to be kicked. You are going to be punched. You are going to be suplexed. You are going to be F-5ed. You are going to be beat. You are going to be dethroned. You are going to be going to Suplex City. You are going to be dragged down there by one beast, one conqueror, the real future of WWE, Brock Lesnar Heyman tells Rollins to sign the contract and Rollins signs the contract. Brock signs the contract and Heyman tells Rollins to keep his hands on the table. Rollins tells Heyman that he knows Heyman has a devious mind. Rollins has nothing planned. He asks Heyman if he is paranoid. Brock turns over the table and he pulls out an axe handle. Brock puts the axe handle on the table and he sits down and wants to see what Rollins does with it. Rollins grabs the axe handle and Brock picks up the table and he throws it at Rollins. Brock with shoulders to Kane in the corner. Brock with a German suplex to Rollins and then Brock clotheslines Kane over the top rope. Rollins goes for a plancha but Brock catches him and Kane kicks Rollins to make the save. Rollins grabs the axe handle and he hits Brock with it. Kane punches Brock and Rollins holds Brock as Kane grabs the steel steps and Rollins sends Brock into the steps and then Kane drops the steps on Brock. Kane with a kick to the head. Kane brings Brock over to Rollins who is standing on the bottom half of the steps. Brock counters and he runs Rollins into the ringside barrier. Brock comes off the steps and Kane grabs Brock and sets for the choke slam but Brock escapes and hits an F-5 on Kane.

Rollins goes through the crowd. Brock picks up the steps and he slams it onto Kane’s foot on the steps. Brock picks up the WWE Title belt and he holds it over his head. Rollins says from day one, you thought you were untouchable. You went through everyone. You went through John Cena, the Undertaker, and Roman Reigns. You did not run through me. At Wrestlemania, he took this title from you because he is better than you. In six days, at Battleground, I will do what no other man on this Earth can do. I will prove again that you are not a machine. That you are not a monster. You are a man with a pulse and you can be beat. Rollins says he will rip that sword tattoo off you chest. He will rip you in two and he will be known as the man who slayed the beast. Rollins asks Kane if this was your big plan to get rid of Lesnar? How did that work for you? It worked out like your entire career, a big disappointment. You are nothing without me, Kane. You are without him now so you are nothing. Rollins says he told you that if it did not work out, it was on you. How is it working? You are a wannabe Hall of Famer. It is on you.

Rollins says this past Monday on Raw, he marched down to the ring and he did the unthinkable. He says you can boo all you want, but he is more of a man than any of you will ever be. On Raw, he came to this ring and he called out Brock Lesnar. He gave Brock every opportunity to step between these ropes, like a man. He gave Brock every opportunity to get face to face with him, like a man, and prove to the world that he is the beast that he thinks he is. In fact, Brock proved something else. He proved what he truly is. Brock Lesnar is a coward. Rollins says Brock is a coward because instead of staring him right in his eyes, like a man, he took things out on his brand new $56,000, 2015 Cadillac CTS. When Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury to stop him, Jamie had his arm snapped with a Kimura and Joey got suplexed through a window. It is not the car that bothers him so much. Fifty Six Thousand Dollars is pocket change. The car represented a gift to his mentors. They are his family. Brock messed with his family. Not only will he slay the beast, he is going to humiliate Brock Lesnar. That aura of invincibility he walks around. Rollins stops because there is a beeping noise and we see a wrecker bringing the remains of the Cadillac into the arena.

Paul Heyman enters and he addresses everyone and Seth Rollins. He reminds everyone who he is and that he is here to confess his sins because he is the advocate for the Beast that did that damage to that car, the Conqueror Brock Lesnar. He can come out and spew a bunch of stupid metaphors by saying that Rollins is all alone in the ring and he will be without J&J Security at Battleground in St. Louis when he loses the WWE Championship to his client, Brock Lesnar. He could make a metaphor about the damage to the car and how it pales to the damage that will be suffered by Seth Rollins for violating the Eleventh Commandment: Thou shalt not intentionally provoke the Beast Brock Lesnar. The damage done to that car will pale in comparison when he gets his hands on Seth Rollins on July 19th, when he drags Seth Rollins, not into the depths of hell, but to that place called Suplex City. Rollins wants to know what Heyman is doing here. Heyman says that he is out here babbling for two minutes and Rollins just realized Heyman is out here.

Rollins says that the car is a metaphor for what Heyman’s client is going to look like after he gets done with Brock at Battleground. Rollins says after Battleground, Heyman will be the one all alone because he will not longer have a client to advocate for. Rollins asks Heyman if they don’t remember who he is. He is the Architect. He destroyed the Shield. He cashed in his briefcase and defeated your client. He is the man who reunited the Authority and left your client laying in the ring. Rollins asks Heyman who does he think will be walking out of Battleground as the Champion. Heyman says that he would be happy to answer Rollins question and he will shed the brightness of his brilliance against the darkness of Rollins ignorance. The person that will leave Battleground as the champion will be the one with his foot on your chest and the title in the air as he is declared the new Undisputed Champion of the World. Rollins tells Heyman to shut up as he utters Lesnar’s name. He says the man who will walk out of Battleground as the reigning Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion will be Seth Rollins.

First Match: Dean Ambrose vs. Bo Dallas

Dallas says that after months of falling short of winning the WWE Championship, you Ambrose look like you are in need of inspiration and a shower. Look what he did for the Rock. At a WWE Live event, he inspired the Rock to greatness. Rock is starring in a hit TV show. If he can turn bland, unattractive people into megastars there is still hope for you Ambrose. All you have to do is BOLIEVE. Ambrose with a waist lock and Dallas with a standing switch. They go back and forth until Ambrose applies a wrist lock and he takes Dallas to the mat. Ambrose with a hammer lock and Dallas goes to the apron to force Ambrose to break the hold. Ambrose avoids Dallas and Ambrose with an O’Connor Roll for a near fall. Ambrose with a chop followed by an Irish whip and forearm. Dallas avoids the bulldog and Dallas sends Ambrose shoulder first into the ring post twice. Dallas sends Ambrose into the ring post on the other side of the ring and Ambrose goes to the floor. Dallas sends Ambrose into the ringside barrier and then he sends Ambrose back into the ring. Dallas puts the ring skirt over Ambrose’s head and he connects with forearms to the back.

Dallas puts the skirt over Ambrose’s head again and he connects with more punches. Dallas with a hip lock take down and he gets a near fall. Dallas with a cravate. Dallas with a head lock. Dallas with a punch and Ambrose falls into the ropes and he bounces off and hits a clothesline. Ambrose gets back to his knees and that freezes Dallas in place. Ambrose with jabs and chops. Ambrose avoids a clothesline and Ambrose clotheslines Dallas over the top rope to the floor and he hits a suicide dive that sends Dallas onto the announce table. Dallas is sent back into the ring and Ambrose goes up top but Dallas with a super hip toss for a near fall. Dallas with a Flatline for a near fall. Dallas goes for the BoDog but Ambrose gets away. Ambrose on with a clothesline into the corner followed by a bulldog. Dallas blocks a double underhook DDT and Ambrose tries for a sunset flip but Dallas does not go over and he drops down for a near fall. Ambrose with the double underhook DDT for the three count.

Winner: Dean Ambrose

Big Show & Seth Rollins Backstage Segment:

Show tells Rollins with Brock taking out J&J and coming after you with a vengeance has to be tough on you. Rollins says that he can take care of himself, but if you want to help burn Suplex City to the ground. Show tells Rollins that is his mission. He says he is here to make sure Rollins is focused on Ryback. Rollins says he will make an example of Ryback and show that brains are better than brawn. He will move on to Battleground and destroy Brock Lesnar. Show tells Rollins he needs to take out all of his frustration on that blockhead Ryback. Show says he will take care of Rollins old buddy, Roman Reigns.

Second Match: Rusev w/Summer Rae vs. Fandango

Rusev sends Fandango into the corner but Fandango get out of the corner and he chops Rusev. Fandango with a head scissors to Rusev and he backs into the corner. Fandango tries to impress Summer, since they were once an item but that lack of concentration allows Rusev to try for a splash but Fandango moves. Fandango with a side head lock but Rusev with a shoulder tackle. Rusev with a body block after a Fandango leap frog. Rusev with kicks to Fandango and elbow drops. Rusev with a kick to the ribs. Fandango with punches but Rusev with a back elbow.Rusev applies a nerve hold on Fandango.

Fandango with a knee and jabs followed by a drop kick. Fandango with a chop but Rusev with an Irish whip. Fandango with an elbow and then he hits an elbow to the back of the head from the turnbuckles for a near fall. Fandango goes to the turnbuckles and he leaps over Rusev when Rusev moves. Rusev with a jumping thrust kick and then he stomps on the back and applies the Accolade and Fandango taps out. After the match, Rusev reapplies the Accolade on Fandango and he wants Summer to raise his hand in victory.

Winner: Rusev

Third Match: Big Show vs. Roman Reigns

Reigns with punches. Show sends Reigns into the corner but Reigns gets out of the way and he punches Show. Reigns gets on the turnbuckles and he punches Show. Show with a running shoulder tackle and Reigns is down. Show punches Reigns in the ribs. Reigns punches Show but Show slams Reigns. Reigns with punches to Show but Show sends Reigns through the ropes and to the floor. Show follows Roman to the floor and he misses a splash and hits the ring post. Reigns with the Juggernaut Broad Jump Kick and Show leans against the announce table to stay on his feet. Show gets back into the ring before the referee can get to ten. Show with a punch but Reigns with kicks. Reigns with a running clothesline. Reigns with forearms and Show stays on his feet.

Reigns with more forearms and then he hits a flying clothesline and Show is down. Reigns looks around and sets for the Superman Punch, but the lights go out. Wyatt comes out to the ring but Roman is not sure it is him. We see Wyatt try to attack Reigns from behind, but Roman’s spidey senses tell him that Wyatt is behind him and he hits Wyatt with a Superman punch on the apron. Show grabs Reigns by the throat. Reigns with a punch to Show followed by two Superman punches and Show is down. Reigns sets for the spear but it is in the corner where Wyatt is on the floor. Wyatt trips Reigns and then he pulls Reigns ding ding first into the ring post as the referee calls for the bell. After the match, Show with a choke slam to Reigns. Wyatt enters the ring and he leans back to look at Reigns and he crab walks towards Reigns. Wyatt with Sister Abigail to Reigns.

Winner: Roman Reigns by DQ

Fourth Match: Big E w/The New Day vs. Titus O’Neil w/Darren Young

Big E to attack him from behind and then he kicks Titus in the corner while Woods barks from the floor. Big E with a running shoulder tackle for a near fall. Big E with an abdominal stretch and he hits Titus in the ribs to the tune of the New Day cadence. Titus sends Big E to the floor and Titus with a knee as Big E tries for a shoulder. Titus with a kick and then he brings Big E back into the ring by the side of the head. Titus with clotheslines and a slam. Titus with a leg drop. Titus barks and he hits a splash into the corner. Big E blocks the Pounce attempt and hits a belly-to-belly suplex. Woods gets on the apron and Young goes over to Woods while warning the referee about Kofi on the other side of the ring. The referee sends Woods and Kofi to the back and Big E tries to make an argument to keep them at ringside but that allows Titus to hit Clash of the Titus for the three count.

Winner: Titus O’Neil

Randy Orton and The Ascension Segment:

Orton says he has been in the WWE a little more than 13 years and he has made enemies left and right, more than he can count. No one has gotten under his skin like Sheamus. He goes around like he is a modern day gladiator, asking Are you not entertained? Orton says no and he asks the people of Milwaukee what they think. Orton says that Sheamus has gotten his attention and he will make the impossible, possible. He will make Sheamus entertaining. He will rip off Sheamus’ mohawk and shove it up his arse. Konnor and Viktor come out and Viktor says this is their match time. So you can leave. Konnor says that if you stay, you will fall prey to two hungry wolves. Viktor says there is nothing more than they would love to do is rip you limb from limb. Konnor tells Orton to leave or they will personally introduce him to the wastelands. Orton starts to back up but Orton with an RKO to Konnor and then he kicks Viktor in the midsection and hits the IEDDT. Orton turns into the mat and he pounds on the mat before hitting the RKO on Viktor.

Brie pie faces Naomi and Naomi pie faces back. Naomi with a slap and Brie with a Thesz Press. Brie sends Naomi into the middle rope and it is time for the running knee to the head and she gets a near fall. Tamina tags in and she punches Brie and head butts her. Tamina misses a splash into the corner and Brie with kicks. Brie with a cross body and Tamina catches her and hits a uranage for a near fall. Tamina punches Brie in the back of the head and she sends Brie into the turnbuckles. Tamina with kicks and Naomi tags in and kicks Brie. Naomi tries for a slam but Brie with a forearm to the back of the head.

Naomi keeps Brie from making the tag and Naomi with an elbow drop. Naomi goes for the running bulldog into the turnbuckles but Brie is able to escape and she sends Naomi into the turnbuckles. Fox tags in and hits two drop kicks. Fox sends Naomi into the corner using Naomi’s hair. Fox with an elbow to knock Tamina down on the apron. Fox with a running boot into the corner. Fox with a tilt-a-whirl back breaker but Tamina makes the tag. Tamina with a double sledge to the chest and forearms to the back. Tamina gets Fox on her shoulders but Nikki distracts the referee, allowing Brie to hit Tamina and then she sends Tamina into Naomi to knock her off the apron. Fox with a scissors kick for the three count.

Winner: Brie Bella & Alicia Fox

Ryback Promo:

Ryback says that he had a conversation with Seth Rollins a few weeks about being a champion. There is no denying how talented Seth is, the way he has conducted himself as champion resembles a pathetic, gutless child. A champion fights. A champion does not run. A champion does not hide. We all saw what happened on Raw when Brock Lesnar showed up and the going got tough. Seth got going, as fast as he could. There is no running and no hiding. He told Rollins what is like to be a champion and tonight he shows him. It is feeding time.

Sixth Match: Seth Rollins vs. Ryback

Ryback sends Rollins to the mat. Rollins with a side head lock but Ryback with a shoulder tackle and Rollins goes to the floor. Rollins gets back into the ring and Rollins with a kick and knees. Rollins goes for a suplex but Ryback blocks it and he hits a delayed vertical suplex on Rollins.Ryback clotheslines Rollins over the top rope to the floor Rollins drops Ryback on the top rope and he tries to suplex Ryback into the ring from the apron but Ryback blocks it and he brings Rollins to the apron. Rollins with a super kick that knocks Ryback off the apron. Rollisn with a running knee to knock Ryback off the apron and he follows with a suicide dive that sends Ryback into the ringside barrier. Rollins Irish whips Ryback into the ringside barrier. Rollins rolls Ryback into the ring and he leaps to the apron, mocking Brock after doing his version of the Brock Bounce. Rollins with a running forearm into the corner. Rollins with a sleeper and body scissors. Ryback with a backpack stunner to get out of the hold. Rollins misses a splash and Ryback with a shoulder and back body drop followed by a running Michinoku Driver and he gets a near fall.

Rollins with a kick to Ryback and he goes to the turnbuckles. Rollins misses the knee to the head but Ryback does not miss with the spinebuster. Ryback sets for the clothesline but Rollins rolls to the apron. Ryback tries to suplex Rollins back into the ring. Rollins lands on his feet and he gets a near fall with a rollup. Ryback blocks a super kick and hits a power bomb. Ryback is ready for the clothesline one more time and he connects. Ryback says it is over so he sets for the marching musclebuster, but Rollins escapes the hold. Ryback pulls Rollins off the ropes but Rollins lands on his feet and he hits an enzuigiri. Rollins rolls to the floor and he says that he has had enough. Rollins takes his title belt and walks to the back.

Ryback chases after Rollins and grabs him by the hair and brings him back into the ring. Rollins goes to the floor again and Ryback stops Rollins and throws him to the ground. Ryback pulls Rollins out of the ring by one leg. Ryback goes for the marching musclebuster on the floor but Rollins escapes, he gets his title belt and goes into the crowd. The referee makes the ten count and the referee calls for the bell. After the match, Big Show comes out and they head to the ring. They surround Ryback on two sides and Ryback punches Show but Rollins gets on Ryback’s back and Show comes into the ring and he punches and kicks Ryback. Rollins punches Ryback. Reigns with a uppercut to Rollins followed by a spear to Show. Reigns avoids a Pedigree and Reigns sends Rollins to Ryback for a Shellshock.

]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/07/09/wwe-smackdown-results-july-9-2015/feed/0WWE Raw Results – July 6, 2015http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/07/07/wwe-raw-results-july-6-2015/
http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/07/07/wwe-raw-results-july-6-2015/#respondTue, 07 Jul 2015 06:48:39 +0000http://www.betweentheropes.com/?p=20058WWE Raw July 6, 2015 Allstate Arena Chicago, Illinois If you missed last week’s edition of WWE Raw click here For all of our coverage of the WWE and Battleground click here Brock Lesnar & Paul Heyman In-Ring Segment: Heyman reminds us who he is and that he is standing next to his client, The ...

Heyman reminds us who he is and that he is standing next to his client, The Nightmare of Suplex City Brock Lesnar. He says that Seth Rollins and his little band of merry men think that his client, Brock Lesnar is still in Tokyo, which goes to show you that you can put a title on anyone and at the end of the day there is some schmuck Justin Bieber wannabe who lucked into the WWE Championship. Heyman tells Rollins that you are going to learn the hard way that Brock Lesnar is the Lord by God, hallowed by thy name. He is not a god of love. He is not a god of family. He is not a god of charity. He is not a god of forgiveness. He is the god of violent retribution. That violent retribution will come at the expense of Seth Rollins and any human being that stands with Seth Rollins. This is the sword that shall pierce Seth Rollins’ shield. Heyman wants to show what has happened when his client took the streak from the Undertaker. Brock did not have any respect for the Undertaker, but he did not disrespect Undertaker. He wanted to conquer the streak. When Brock Lesnar took John Cena to Suplex City. John Cena did not have any respect for John Cena, but he did not disrespect him.

Lesnar wanted the title and he took what was rightfully his. When he showed Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania was a savage beating was, he did not have respect for Roman, but he did not disrespect him. Heyman says that not only does Brock not respect Seth Rollins, he does not like Seth Rollns. You have broken the Eleventh Commandment: Thou shall not intentionally provoke Brock Lesnar. Not only did he do it once when he cashed in at Wrestlemania. Not only did he do it twice when he weaseled out of his rematch. He did it a third time when you all ganged up on the Beast. This is a beast who is salivating for revenge against Seth Rollins. Heyman says that he is here to sell to you that on July 19th in St. Louis, at Battleground, he will get his hands on Seth Rollins and take his championship back. Heyman says the title match may take place in St. Louis, but the beatings and the suplexes begin tonight. It will take place in the City Hall of Suplex City, in the Rosemont Horizon. Heyman says that Seth Rollins will be here tonight. Since Rollins is going to be here, Brock is not going anywhere. Someone better tell Rollins that Brock Lesnar is here tonight.

First Match: Ryback vs. Big Show

They lock up and Show sends Ryback to the mat. Ryback with a side head lock but Show sends Ryback into the corner. Ryback with a waist lock but Show sends Ryback into the corner and he punches him. Show with a chop across the chest. Miz wants Show to hit Ryback again and Show does it. Show swings at Miz and that allows Ryback to fight back with punches. Show sends Ryback into the turnbuckles and he chops Ryback. Show with a knee to the midsection. Show misses a clothesline and Ryback with a Thesz Press and Ryback kicks Show. Show blocks a kick and he chops Ryback. Show with a running knee to the back. Show puts Ryback in the corner but he misses a splash. Ryback with shoulders and he climbs the turnbuckles to punch Show. Show picks up Ryback and sends him to the mat with an overhead fallaway slam. Show has Ryback in a calf killer while Miz continues to talk. Show releases the hold and goes over towards Miz.

Ryback picks up Show but falls under his weight because of the work on Ryback’s leg. Show with a running splash into the corner but Ryback with a drop kick to the knees. Ryback and Show exchange punches. Ryback with a shoulder tackle and Show stays on his feet. Ryback with a flying shoulder tackle and Show goes down. Ryback with the clothesline and he hits a splash for a near fall. Ryback goes up top and misses a frog splash. Show with a choke slam and then Show goes to the turnbuckles. Show with an elbow drop and Miz attacks Show, causing a disqualification. After the match, Miz attacks Show and then he goes after Ryback. Show gets up and Miz turns around and sees Show. He turns the other way and Ryback is standing there. Miz begs for mercy. Miz says that this has to take place at Battleground, not here. Ryback kicks Miz and hits Shellshock. Show with a choke slam to Miz and then Ryback with a spear to Show.

Winner: Big Show by DQ

Second Match: Brie Bella w/Nikki Bella and Alicia Fox vs. Paige

Paige backs Brie into the corner and sends her into the turnbuckles and kicks Brie in the corner. Brie with an elbow. Brie sends Paige to the apron and connects with a forearm and hits a lungblower to send Paige to the floor. Brie rolls Paige into the ring and gets a near fall. Brie with an arm bar. Paige with an arm drag but Brie chokes Paige in the ropes. Brie wants to know where your friends are and then Alicia hits Paige from the floor. Brie accidentally kicks Alicia and Paige gets a near fall with a rollup. Paige with a kick and near fall. Paige with knees in the corner followed by short arm clotheslines and a thrust kick. Paige sets for the PTO but Brie kicks Paige into the ropes. Brie kicks Paige from the turnbuckles but she misses a missile drop kick. Nikki gets on the apron and Paige throws Brie into Nikki. Paige hits Alicia on the apron and Brie with an X Factor for the three count. After the match, Alicia Fox with a Scissors Kick to Paige. Nikki with Shock Treatment to Paige.

Winner: Brie Bella

Third Match: Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus

Reigns with a side head lock. Reigns with a shoulder tackle. Sheamus with forearms and a side head lock. Reigns with punches and Sheamus with a knee to the midsection. Sheamus with a slam. Sheamus gets a near fall and then he connects with a knee drop. Sheamus goes to the turnbuckles and Roman with an uppercut. Sheamus with a punch and Reigns blocks a kick and he pulls Sheamus to the mat. Reigns with a slam and he clotheslines Sheamus over the top rope to the floor. Reigns follows Sheamus to the floor and Reigns punches Sheamus and sends him into the ringside barrier. Sheamus with a knee when Reigns comes back into the ring. Sheamus puts Reigns in the ropes but Reigns with elbows to stop the potential forearms. Reigns punches Sheamus from the apron but Sheamus with punches and forearms. Sheamus knocks Reigns off the apron Sheamus with a reverse chin lock. Sheamus with a punch and Reigns is down again. Reigns with a Samoan Drop to Sheamus and both men are down. Reigns moves and Sheamus goes to the floor. Reigns with two clotheslines followed by a flying clothesline and running clothesline into the corner. Reigns with a kick and he gets Sheamus on his shoulders but Sheamus escapes.

Sheamus goes for White Noise but Reigns counters with a sunset flip. Reigns with a Juggernaut Broad Jump Drop Kick followed by a Samoan drop. Reigns sets for the Superman punch and Sheamus moves and he goes for the uranage back breaker but Reigns with elbows. Sheamus with a back breaker for a near fall. Sheamus sends Roman into the turnbuckles and they exchange punches. Sheamus is sent to the apron and Sheamus with forearms and a knee. Sheamus goes up top but Reigns with a Superman punch. Reigns is interrupted by Bray’s screen deal and the lights are out. Bray makes his way to the ring and Roman comes up the ramp and he hits Wyatt with a Superman punch. Reigns pulls off the hat and it is not Bray. The lights flicker again and Bray appears on the TitanTron. He says Anyone but you Reigns anyone. The lights go back on and Sheamus gets up from the Superman punch and the referee calls for the bell. After the match Randy Orton’s music plays and he comes to the ring. Sheamus meets Randy on the floor but Randy with punches and kicks. Orton with a European uppercut. Orton keeps Sheamus from going into the crowd but Sheamus sends Orton into the ring post. They get into the ring and Orton with an RKO.

Winner: Sheamus by Countout

Triple H and Seth Rollins Backstage Segment:

Hunter asks about the car. Hunter says he likes the upgrades and then he says he needs to talk to Rollins alone. Hunter asks Rollins what does he plan to do with Brock tonight. Rollins asks for advise with Kane not here and Jamie busted up. Hunter suggests that Rollins win at Battleground but Rollins says he has that taken care of. Hunter tells Rollins to stay away from Brock so he can get angered for Battleground. Hunter says maybe he should follow Paul’s template. He reminds Rollins about the Eleventh Commandment and Rollins thinks about intentionally provoking the beast. Rollins says that he needs to call out Brock Lesnar because that is the last thing anyone will think he should do. He will do what they did to Brock two weeks. Show him what to fear and show him why he is the WWE Champion. Rollins leaves and Hunter tells Seth to show him.

Rusev, Summer Rae, Dolph Ziggler and Lana In-Ring Segment:

Rusev says that your USA loves opportunities. He was so impressed with his hot and submissive Summer for the way she apologized on Smackdown that he came out tonight to apologize. Rusev says ‘I apologize’. Rusev says he will not apologize for wasting a year on that blonde haired snake. He won’t apologize for you stupid Americans for taking her under your wings like she did nothing wrong. He will not apologize for Dolph Ziggler and lowering himself to Ziggler’s level. Rusev says that he is better looking and more passionate. Rusev gives the mic to Summer. Summer says that you should be showing this man the respect he deserves. Rusev tells Hot Summer not to waste her words.

Ziggler comes out with Lana and he wants to know how distorted Rusev’s reality is. Everything you got in this business, you got due to one person. Everything you got in WWE was due to one person Lana. You can whine and moan and complain all you want but deep down inside, you lost the best thing to happen to you. Ziggler asks Rusev if he remembers the song he butchered a few weeks ago, he tells Rusev it’s gone and he found her. Ziggler kisses Lana right in front of Rusev and Rusev starts to cry while Summer yells at Ziggler. Lana and Summer take off their shoes and Rusev and Ziggler hold their women back. Rusev hits Ziggler with the crutch. Rusev with a jumping thrust kick and then he does a Bulgarian Chong Li. Rusev takes off his warm up jacket while Lana protects Ziggler. Summer kicks Lana in the back and throws her to the floor. Rusev with boots to Ziggler and then he punches Ziggler. Ziggler punches Rusev but Rusev puts the crutch against Ziggler’s throat and he sends the crutch to the mat and Ziggler holds his throat. Officials come to the ring to try to stop Rusev and the medical staff comes to the ring but Rusev still has his crutch and he hits Ziggler with it.

Fourth Match: Bo Dallas vs. Dean Ambrose

Dallas says that was a horrible thing we saw happen to Dolph Ziggler. It just goes to show that bad things happen to bad people. Good things happen to good people. Good people like me. All you have to do is BOLIEVE. Dallas offers his hand and Ambrose with an Irish whip and clothesline. Ambrose with kicks in the corner. Ambrose with punches to Dallas and chops. Ambrose with an Irish whip but Dallas with a boot and clothesline to the back of the head. Dallas with knee drops to Ambrose and he gets a near fall. Dallas with a reverse chin lock. Ambrose with punches but Dallas with a short arm clothesline. Dallas does a victory lap but he misses a knee drop. Ambrose with punches and chops followed by running double sledges and a running forearm into the corner followed by a bulldog. Ambrose goes up top and hits the elbow. Dallas with a forearm and Ambrose goes into the ropes and bounces back with a clothesline followed by a double underhook DDT and he gets the three count.

Winner: Dean Ambrose

Fifth Match: R-Truth vs. King Barrett

Truth with a rollup for a near fall. Truth with a side head lock. Barrett sends Truth into the turnbuckles. Barrett with a clothesline but Truth with a punch. Truth clotheslines Barrett over the top rope to the floor. Barrett pulls Truth to the floor and he sends Truth into the apron. Barrett Irish whips Truth into the ring post. Barrett returns to the ring to stop the count. Barrett sends Truth’s head into the apron and then he Irish whips Truth into the ring post again. Barrett rolls Truth back in and he gets a near fall. Barrett punches Truth. Barrett with a reverse chin lock.

Truth with punches and an uppercut. Truth with a kick but Barrett with a running boot to the head and he gets a near fall. Barrett kicks Truth. Barrett with a surfboard. Barrett with an elbow but Truth with a leg lariat and both men are down. Truth with clotheslines followed by a kick and he hits the scissors kick but he can only get a near fall. Truth with a splash into the corner. Truth with a crucifix for a near fall. Barrett with a back heel kick. Barrett gets ready for the BullHammer but Truth moves and gets a rollup for a near fall. Truth with a boot to Barrett and he comes off the turnbuckles but is met with a BullHammer for the three count.

Winner: King Barrett

Seth Rollins, JJ Security and Brock Lesnar Segment:

Rollins says he’s going to burn Suplex City to the ground at Battleground. We get a video package of last week’s beatdown. We come back to Rollins bragging about what he’s done. Rollins goes on and a Justin Bieber chant breaks out. Rollins calls Lesnar out and they wait. Lesnar’s music finally hits Lesnar looks on from ringside as all three wait with the axe handles. Lesnar backs up to the entrance where the Cadillac is. Lesnar motions to Heyman, who pushes a fire kit case over. Heyman opens it and Lesnar pulls out a pair of big axes. He goes to the car and starts destroying it as J&J look on from the ring with Rollins. Lesnar rips one of the doors off the car and slams it. Lesnar tosses the door into the crowd.

J&J attack and Lesnar ties to break Noble’s arm. He tosses Mercury on top of the windshield. Fans calls for a suplex. Lesnar suplexes Mercury on top of the car, this time breaking the windshield. Lesnar takes his shirt off and heads to the ring as Rollins waits. Lesnar hits the ring but Rollins immediately runs away and goes through the crowd. Lesnar follows but stops as Rollins goes up the stairs. Lesnar goes back to the ring and raises the WWE World Heavyweight Title belt to a big pop. Lesnar leaves with one of the axe handles and sticks it in one of the windows of the car.

Sixth Match: Lucha Dragons vs. The New Day w/Xavier Woods

Kofi with a knee to the back and forearms. Cara flips out of the corner and he tags in Kofi who is sent onto Kofi with a senton and he gets a near fall. Kalisto with a rollup for a near fall. Kofi with a forearm to the back. Big E tags in and he hits a running body block. Big E claps and he misses a clothesline. Kalisto tries for a crucifix but Big E blocks it and Kalisto with a kick and springboard corkscrew cross body. Kalisto with a springboard round kick and then Kofi goes to the apron. Cara kicks Kofi to the floor. Woods gets on the apron to stop Kalisto and Cara. Kalisto with an assisted drop kick to knock Woods off the apron. Cara and Kalisto with dives onto all three members of the New Day Kalisto with punches to Kofi but Kofi trips Kalisto and gets a near fall. Big E tags in and he punches Kalisto in the midsection. Big E with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Big E with a back elbow. Big E with an abdominal stretch and he punches Kalisto in the ribs.

Kofi tags in and he goes to the turnbuckles and stomps on the back. Kofi with a quarter nelson and chin lock. Kofi with a knee and slam. Kalisto with a kick to the head and he connects with a forearm. Cara tags in and he hits a springboard head butt and springboard cross body and springboard moonsault for a near fall. Kofi with an Irish whip and Cara goes to the apron and hits an enzuigiri followed by a senton off the turnbuckles. Kofi with a jawbreaker. Kofi comes off the turnbuckles and Cara with a Northern Lights suplex and Big E breaks up the cover. Big E goes to the floor and Cara sends Kofi over the top rope to the floor. Cara and Kalisto with suicide dives but Big E catches Kalisto and hits an overhead belly-to-belly suplex while Cara missed. They bring Cara back into the ring and they hit the spike Big Ending for the three count.

Winner: The New Day

John Cena, Kevin Owens and Cesaro In-Ring Promo:

Cena thanks everyone for the serenade to the ring and it sounds like some of you are upset. Is it because Kevin Owens lost the NXT Championship. John says have no fear the champ is here. You will get a championship match tonight on Raw. He has had a lot of wonderful moments in this building in front of always raucous crowds. He wants to make sure we get another one tonight. You better bring your A Game tonight because this is the Allstate Arena so that means that Chicago is the place to be.

Owens comes out and every week it is the same thing. Owens says that the worst part of Raw is when you come out and spew the same garbage over and over again. He says he is so sick of it, but it ends tonight. Your time is officially up because Owens no longer just wants the United States Title. He needs the United States title so we never have to hear any of this stupid crap again. Owens says he was fine with waiting for Battleground, but since he does not have the NXT Title any more, he will take that title right here right now.

Cesaro comes out and he tells Owens that nobody wants to see you stand out here and whine about losing the NXT Championship. If you need to do anything is step aside because if anyone needs to challenge for the US Title, it is him, not Owens. Last week on Raw, he had Mr. Never Give Up ready to give up and tap out. The only reason he is not the United States Champion is you. You were jealous that he was about to do what Owens is not able to do. You will not beat John Cena at Battleground for the United States Championship. Cesaro tells Owens if he does not get out of this ring now, you don’t have a problem with just John Cena, you will have a problem with him.

Cesaro with a side head lock. Cesaro with a European uppercut and Cena goes to the floor. Cesaro with a side head lock but Cena with a belly-to-back suplex to get out of the hold. Cena stands over Cesaro for the Five Knuckle Shuffle but Cesaro gets up and hits a clothesline. Cesaro with a near fall. Cesaro throws out a ‘Hey’. Cena with a drop kick and he misses a splash into the corner when Cesaro moves. Cesaro chokes Cena in the ropes and the referee warns him. Cesaro with a delayed vertical suplex and he adds a squat before taking Cena to the mat and he gets a near fall. Cesaro tries for another suplex but Cena counters and he gets Cesaro on his shoulders and sends Cesaro face first into the mat. Cena punches Cesaro but Cesaro punches back. They go back and forth. Cena gets Cesaro on his shoulders but Cesaro counters with a DDT and he gets a near fall. Cena rolls to the floor and Cesaro goes to the apron and he hits a double stomp onto Cena’s chest. Cesaro rolls Cena back into the ring and he gets a near fall. Cesaro with a reverse chin lock. Cesaro works on Cena’s neck and then he applies a cobra clutch.

Cena with a shoulder tackle and then he goes for the second flying shoulder tackle but Cesaro catches him and hits a back breaker for a near fall. Cena goes for the Five Knuckle Shuffle but Cesaro gets up and Cena with the Blue Thunder Bomb. Cena doesn’t go off the ropes and tries for the Five Knuckle Shuffle, but Cesaro moves and he applies the Crossface. Cena gets Cesaro onto his shoulders but Cesaro with a rollup for a near fall. Cena with a drop toe hold into the STF. Cesaro gets to the ropes. Cena with a back body drop and he grazes the head on the five knuckle shuffle. Cesaro with three rolling dead lift side saltos for a near fall. Cesaro with Irish whips into running European uppercuts and he gets three of them. Cesaro with a double leg take down and Cena counters the Giant Swing into a DDT and he gets a near fall. Cena goes to the turnbuckles and Cesaro with a drop kick that sends Cena off the turnbuckles and to the floor. Cesaro rolls to the floor and he sets for a running European uppercut and he connects. Cesaro picks up Cena and carries him back into the ring. Cesaro goes up top and hits a cross body but Cena rolls through and picks up Cesaro and sets for the Attitude Adjustment but Cesaro lands on his feet. Cena counters the pop up European uppercut with a rana. Cena with a near fall.

Cena gets Cesaro on his shoulders but Cesaro gets to his feet and he hits a springboard corkscrew European uppercut. Cena goes to the apron and he sets for the Gorilla superplex but Cena blocks it and he gets Cesaro on his shoulders. Cesaro tries for a sunset flip power bomb onto the floor but Cena stays on the apron. Cesaro catches Cena on a cross body and Cesaro with a Fallaway slam into the ringside barrier. Cesaro goes for the running European uppercut against the ringside barrier but Cena with a back drop into Yeatonville. Cena picks up Cesaro and sends him back into the ring. Cena goes up top but Cesaro with a running European uppercut. Cesaro with a punch to Cena and he goes to the turnbuckles for a superplex. Cena blocks it and Cena with head butts to send Cesaro to the mat. Cena with the Rocker Dropper for a near fall. Cena gets Cesaro up but Cesaro holds on to the ropes. Cesaro with the pop up European uppercut but he can only get a near fall. Cena picks up Cesaro and hits an Attitude Adjustment but Cesaro kicks out. Cena cannot believe he only got a two count as he tries to get back to his feet. Cesaro with the Giant Swing on Cena and then he applies the Sharpshooter and he locks it in and he pulls Cena into the center of the ring. Cesaro turns it into a crossface when Cena tries to get closer to the ropes. Cena tries to escape but Cesaro rolls through and holds on to the crossface.

Cena gets out of the hold and he applies the STF. Cesaro gets to his feet and he hits a suplex to get out of the hold and he gets a near fall. Cena with the springboard stunner but he does not hit it right. Cesaro with the Gotch Styles Neutralizer but Cena kicks out. Cena with an elbow and Cena goes to the turnbuckles. Cena is caught by Cesaro and he hits La Mistica and then he applies the crossface. Cena gets to the ropes. Cesaro kicks Cena in the head and he sets for the Gorilla superplex and he hits it and gets a near fall. Cesaro picks up Cena and goes for a clothesline but Cena ducks and hits a sit out power bomb for a near fall. Both men struggle to get back to their feet and Cena punches Cesaro. Cena picks up Cesaro and climbs the turnbuckles but Cesaro with elbows to the head and he kisses the wrist band and he sets for the Neutralizer on the turnbuckles but Cena blocks it. Cena with punches to the ribs. Cesaro punches Cena but Cena gets Cesaro on his shoulders and hits a Super Attitude Adjustment for the three count. After the match, Owens attacks Cena and tries for the Pop Up Powerbomb but Cena escapes it and he hits an Attitude Adjustment on Owens.

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His Mystique

Brock Lesnar comes from a family of farmers and spends his wages from WWE in gaining more land. According to Paul Heyman, he likes hunting and is a devoted family man. A far cry from the stories we hear of past headliners like Shawn Michaels, Scott Hall, Jake Roberts and many others have had battles with personal demons. Lesnar having a quiet personal life certainly makes it easier for WWE to schedule around him. He doesn’t always need to be there to be relevant. Anytime Lesnar and Heyman are called upon, fireworks are sure to follow.

His Move Set

The mayor of Suplex City was one of the highlights of WrestleMania 31 as Lesnar suplexed Roman Reigns without mercy. The German suplex is one of the oldest moves in amateur and professional wrestling, one that superstars traing to take and give early in their careers. And it is a perfect move for the company. It sends the correct message and consequently is never going to be banned. Lesnar’s size and reputation have made the move relevent for the first time since the heyday of Kurt Angle.

Take Seth Rollins’s Curb Stomp for example. WWE worried about the message it sent to younger fans. The F-5 is also a dangerous move when performed correctly. Look at the power height and landing. Then look at it again when he performed it on the untrained Michael Cole. The Curb Stomp is tame by comparison, but the ease with which it can be performed by minors meant it had to go.

The most dangerous move, in my opinion, is any variation of the classic superkick. People forget it ended Bret Hart’s career yet it is performed more and more now because of the pop it gets from the crowd. Superkicks were once used as a match winner. Now it’s being treated like a headlock.

His Promos

Having Heyman do his mic work allows Lesnar to look menacing behind him. Heyman is the best in the business today with screen time and he delivers on every moment. The company can always count on him to advocate for his guy while other superstars are left alone to carve their own path. Look at the rise of Kevin Owens who is a snarling, disrespectful animal on the microphone.

He is the true hope for a non-PG future. You don’t know what he is going to say or do and it feels good. Look at the classic promos with Steve Austin, The Rock, Triple and Angle. The matches were the secondary attraction to whatever they were going to say in the ring. We may not know what action he will take, but we can be sure “The Beast” will do it with aggression. When he said “Suplex City” it was a shock to the world and showed a side of Lesnar that was more than a conqueror.

When you think of today’s WWE many diehard fans are put off by the PG era. Gone are the days of chair shots to the head and barbed wire. Finishing moves can be banned if it sends out the wrong message to fans. These reasons alone make Brock Lesnar the perfect wrestler of the PG era.

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Scott Stanford, Corey Graves, and David Otunga hosted the show from the WWE studio in Stamford, Connecticut. They spent time talking about Magic Mike because of something Stanford’s mother told him. John Cena will defend the U.S. Championship in an open challenge on Raw. The hosts also hyped the previously announced Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins and Kane. There was plenty of talk and video footage on Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins, and Kane. They also discussed the Bray Wyatt and Roman Reigns feud. The focus shifted to the Dolph Ziggler, Lana, and Rusev storyline, including Summer Rae helping Rusev to his feet on Raw.

Dolph Ziggler Interview:

He said he’s still trying to get the wording right, so he’s not ready to say anything yet. He was asked if he’s going to propose. He dodged the question. Otunga asked if he’s a rebound guy. Ziggler said he told Lana that it’s cool with him if he is and it isn’t the first time. He said he’s trying to figure out if there’s something more. Ziggler said it’s tough going to clubs and not knowing who is lurking around or who the enemy is. He said he’s been “beaten to death” before and came back from it. He said he has not sympathy for Rusev because he bullied Lana, bullied people backstage, and bullied him in the ring(?). Ziggler said he sees his segment with Lana being “more of a declaration than a question.”

Tonight we’ll see Mark Henry vs. Big Show and the panel talk about the Cena Open Challenge and Otunga selects Sheamus. The panel closes the show with The Rock making his appearance at WWE LIVE in Boston, Massachusetts this past Saturday.

WWE Raw:

The Authority Segment:

Rollins welcomes everyone to Monday Night Rollins. He says they are live from Washington D.C. It is a city obsessed with power. Rollins says not a single person in this arena has any idea what true power is. Nor do they know how to obtain true power. You do it by doing things no other person is capable of doing. You do something that Roman Reigns could not do at Wrestlemania. You do something that John Cena couldn’t do if his life depended on it. You do something that the Undertaker couldn’t do in a match that changed the WWE forever. You obtain true power by taking it. He took power when he conquered the conqueror. Rollins says he is talking about Paul Heyman’s client the Beast Brock Lesnar. He conquered him last week. He went to Suplex City and he burned it to the ground. If you are waiting for Brock to show up tonight, he has some bad news because that is not going to happen. Brock is as far away as you can get. Brock is getting on a plane to Japan now. Rollins says he hopes that every second of that eighteen hour flight, he is thinking about what happened to him last week after he injured his friend and mentor Jamie Noble. He picked up Jamie Noble and ran him into that there barricade and broke three of Jamie’s ribs. Jamie Noble is tougher than every single person in this arena. There is not a chance that Jamie Noble would have missed their moment of triumph. Seth wants everyone to get up and show Jamie the appreciation he deserves. The Slammy Award for Most Inspirational Moment has been locked up already. He says Jamie, Joey, and Kane helped him slay the beast.

Rollins says he has a gift for them brand new Apple watches. You are always a step ahead of everyone. You look so good. Now you can be a step ahead in style. Rollins asks Jamie what he thinks. Jamie says this is incredible. They are going to take their first group selfie. He says no one got an Apple Watch for being faithful. Rollins tells Kane he has something special for him. You debuted at Hell in a Cell in 1997 and you ripped off the cage. Things have changed. Bill Clinton was the President, the internet was on dial up, and Paul Heyman was a fat, lazy, rotten, filthy piece of crap, so not much has changed. For the last 17 years, you have been the glue that has held the WWE together. You never asked for anything, so he is bestowing himself on Kane, his very first vacation. Rollins tells Kane that he is sending him on a majestic getaway to Hawaii. Rollins asks Kane how stoked is he about this. Kane says this is the nicest thing that has happened to him. Kane says he has always wanted to sit on the beach and debate which animal he would throw into a live volcano and he can thank Rollins for that. Rollins says they should team up tonight to destroy Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose in a no disqualification main event for the ages before you go on your vacation. Rollins says there is more. He saw the saddest thing a few weeks ago. He saw J&J arrive at the building in a crappy rental car. His boys travel in style because nobody reeks of style like J&J. Rollins unveils a new Cadillac and he tells them to go into the car. Rollins says he represents the best things in life, just like this 2015 Cadillac CTS.

First Match: Big Show vs. Mark Henry

Big Show takes Henry right to the corner with body shots. Henry goes for the leg and hits a clothesline to knock Show down. Henry keeps him down with stomps and a headbutt. Henry with a splash for a two count. Show comes back and nails a knockout punch for the win. After the match, WWE Intercontinental Champion Ryback rushes the ring and goes at it with Show. Ryback take the leg out and in comes The Miz. Miz drops Ryback with a big boot and runs out of the ring. Ryback takes a mic and says he’s supposed to face Miz later tonight but wants him right now.

Winner: Big Show

Second Match: The Miz vs. Ryback

Ryback with a Thesz press and then he bounces Miz’ head into the mat like a basketball. Ryback with a chop. Miz with forearms to the back but Ryback runs Miz into the turnbuckles and then gives Miz a hard Irish whip. Miz drops Ryback on the top rope and he connects with double sledges to the back. Ryback catches Miz on a cross body attempt and Ryback turns it into a delayed vertical suplex. Ryback gets a near fall. Miz goes to the floor and he tries to get into the crowd but Ryback stops him. Ryback sends Miz into the ringside barrier.

Ryback rolls Miz into the ring and Miz grabs the ropes. The referee does not see Miz kick Ryback in the knee and Miz with a DDT for a near fall. Miz with cross faces to Ryback and then he kicks Ryback in the head. Miz with a reverse chin lock. Miz with Reality Check for a near fall. Miz kicks Ryback and taunts him. Ryback blocks a kick and Ryback sends Miz to the mat. Ryback with a spinebuster and then the straps are down. Ryback sets for the clothesline but Miz goes to the floor. Miz goes up the ramp and he gets counted out.

Winner: Ryback by Countout

Third Match: Alicia Fox w/The Bella Twins vs. Paige

Paige with an arm drag and holds on to the collar and elbow tie up and Alicia gets to the ropes. Paige with a hip lock take down and applies a front face lock. Paige with a wrist lock and arm bar. Paige with a Fujiwara arm bar and she works on the fingers. Paige trips Alicia and kicks her. Paige with a near fall. Alicia with forearms and she sends Paige into the turnbuckles. Paige with a Thesz Press and punches. Alicia rolls to the floor and Paige follows. Paige gets distracted by Nikki and Alicia hits Paige from behind Alicia punches Paige while Brie and Nikki voice their approval. Alicia stands on Paige’s hair. Alicia with a kick to the back followed by a Northern Lights suplex for a near fall.

Alicia misses a splash into the corner. Paige with elbows but Alicia with a boot to the head and she gets a near fall. Alicia with a reverse chin lock and she takes Paige to the mat. Alicia with a tilt-a-whirl back breaker for a near fall. Alicia with a back elbow. Alicia returns to the reverse chin lock. Paige with an arm drag to escape and a running knee and forearm into the corner. Paige with a series of knees in the corner followed by short arm clotheslines and a drop kick. Paige with a thrust kick and she gets a near fall. Paige with a kick but Nikki gets on the apron to distract Paige. Alicia with an O’Connor Roll but Paige rolls through and gets the three count.

Cena tries to escape a hold and he uses his power to do it and he applies a side head lock. Cena blocks a hip toss and he gives Cesaro an monkey flip. They lock up and Cesaro with a side head lock. Cesaro catches Cena on a leap frog attempt and Cesaro with a power slam for a near fall. Cesaro with a reverse chin lock. Cesaro with a front face lock. Cena gets Cesaro on his shoulders but Cesaro gets to his feet and he punches Cena and gets a near fall. Cesaro with a European uppercut followed by a dead lift side salto for a near fall. Cesaro with a head lock. Cesaro with a punch and Cena falls to the mat. Cesaro with a kick to the head and he follows with a European uppercut. Cesaro stomps on the hand and he applies a seated abdominal stretch. Cena rolls over and gets a near fall. Cesaro with a kick and boot to the head. Cesaro gets a near fall. Cesaro with a hard Irish whip. Cena with a drop kick but he misses a splash into the corner. Cesaro with a double stomp to the midsection and he applies cross faces to the temple. Cesaro gets a near fall and he goes to the turnbuckles and hits an elbow drop for a near fall.

Cesaro gets a near fall. Cena kicks Cesaro away on the Giant Swing set up. Cena with a Blue Thunder Bomb. Cesaro with a clothesline for a near fall. Cesaro gets Cena down for the swing but instead he catapults Cena and he lands on the ropes and hits the springboard Stunner, but he did not hit it right so Cesaro kicks out. Cena gets Cesaro on his shoulders but Cesaro lands on his feet on the Attitude Adjustment attempt. Cesaro with a pop up European uppercut and Cena kicks out. Cesaro sets for the Gotch Style Neutralizer but Cena escapes and applies the STF. Cesaro escapes and he applies the Sharpshooter. Cesaro pulls Cena into the center of the ring. Cena gets to the ropes and Cesaro releases the hold. Cesaro sends Cena into the turnbuckle from the apron and Cesaro climbs for the gorilla superplex and he hits it and gets a near fall. Cesaro sets for the running European uppercut and he connects. Cesaro with an Irish whip but Cena gets his feet up when Cesaro charges into the corner and Cena with a tornado DDT for a near fall. Cena punches Cesaro but Cesaro punches back. They go back and forth and Cena gains the advantage. Cesaro goes to the apron and he kicks Cena. Cesaro goes up top and Cena catches Cesaro on a cross body and rolls through and gets Cesaro with a modified X Factor for a near fall.

Owens gets up and he takes a swing at Michael Cole. Cena sees this and he takes too long on the turnbuckles. Cesaro drop kicks Cena to the floor. Owens returns to his seat. Cesaro with a running European uppercut against the ringside barrier and he gets a near fall. Cesaro picks up Cena and sets for the Gotch Style Neutralizer but Cena counters and back drops Cesaro. Cena with Code Red for a near fall. Cesaro rolls to the apron. Cesaro gets back into the ring and Cena gets Cesaro on his shoulders but Cesaro counters and hits the Gotch Style Neutralizer but Cena kicks out. Cena with rapid fire European uppercuts. Cesaro with a running European uppercut in the corner followed by a spinebuster and the giant swing. Cesaro applies the Sharpshooter. Owens comes into the ring and he hits Cesaro to get him disqualified. After the match, Owens hits a pop up power bomb on Cesaro and he follows with one on Owens. Owens says if anyone is going to take the United States Title from him, it will be him. At Battleground, it will be me.

Winner: Cesaro by DQ, but still WWE United States Champion John Cena

Bray Wyatt Promo:

Wyatt tells Roman Reigns he wants to open his eyes so he can see the truth. He wants to cover his mouth so he tells no more lies. Life ain’t always fair. Look at him. He should have been his father’s favorite, but he wasn’t. Instead he threw him away like a piece of trash. Now it is different. He is awake. Daddy I got my wings back. Who is it who deserves all that you have Roman? It is simple anyone but you. Anyone but you. You are no fool. You know what Bray stands for and you know all that he is capable of. Now you are his. You are in the web and their fun is just beginning. There will be no distractions. This is about you and me. The insects that watch us every week is irrelevant. He is the yin to your yang. He is the darkness to your light. You will never succeed Roman. Bray says he will not let him. Anyone but you Roman. Anyone but you. He tells Roman to run.

Kalisto starts things off with Woods. Back and forth until Kalisto hits a nice springboard arm drag out of the corner. Cara tags in for a bit of double teaming and they go at it. Cara with a springboard back elbow for a two count. Bo comes in but Cara takes him down with an arm drag. Lots more back and forth. Bo gets dropped on the apron and ends up on the floor. Sin Cara ends up making the comeback for his team by unloading on Big E. Darren Young comes in and slams Cara on top of Big E. Young drops down on Big E and covers for two count. Young keeps control of Big E until he slides out of a hold and Bo tags in. Woods gets knocked off the apron. Big E tosses Young over the top rope.

Bo goes to work on Young on the floor now. Bo brings it back in and keeps Young down in the corner. Bo stomps away before tagging in Big E for more stomping. Kofi and Woods also do quick tags with lots of stomping on Young. Bo keeps Young down but Titus finally gets the hot tag. Kofi also comes in but Titus unloads and nails a huge boot. Titus gets the crowd pumped and splashes Kofi in the corner. Titus with the shoulder tackle and a pin attempt but The New Day breaks it up. The Lucha Dragons take them out. Young clotheslines Bo to the floor. Titus does the Lucha dance before Cara and Kalisto leap out onto The New Day. Kofi rolls Titus up for two count. More back and forth. Titus catches Kofi in mid-air for the big sitdown powerbomb and the win. The Lucha Dragons do the Millions of Dollars dance with the champs after the match.

Winner: Lucha Dragons and The Prime Time Players

Dolph Ziggler, Lana, Rusev and Summer Rae Segment:

Ziggler says it is confession time. He says a lot of you might not be able to believe this, but this thing between Lana and him did not start off as love at first sight. She was using him to get back at her boyfriend Rusev, but he was making out with a smoking hot babe so it was win win. Dolph says that he cannot believe that he is saying this, but the situation has changed. Lana says that for years Rusev was her life. For years she did not know what a real man was. Not any more. You see, she used to do whatever Rusev wants. Rusev told her how to talk, how to dress, and how to feel about America. Now she has become her own person. Lana says that Dolph has treated her right and they have become good friends. They have become more than friends. This man is very very passionate.

Rusev tells Lana he does not care about you any more. He says he never cared about Lana. You are like . . . a cold fish. When he was kissing you, it was like kissing the ring post. Dolph interrupts Rusev and he wants to know what kind of scumbage Rusev is to trash talk his girlfriend? He says that Lana likes being called his girlfriend. He tells Rusev to walk away before he does something to Rusev’s other leg. Rusev and Dolph get ready to fight. Rusev decides to back off, but Summer has something to say. She tells Lana that there is nothing she hates more than a gold digger. At WrestleMania, Rusev was on top of the world, but as soon as he got injured, you jumped ship. Rusev is kind and gentle. Rusev really cared about you a lot. Why don’t you tell everyone what she has always known about Lana. You are nothing more than a two faced conniving phony. Summer slaps Lana and Lana with a take down and we have a brawl. Lana is pulled off Summer by Dolph, but Lana goes after Summer again.

Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose Backstage Segment:

Ambrose says it is a physical thing. You knock things down and you move forward. Reigns enters the room where Ambrose is with the Terminators. Ambrose says that he is ready, but he asks Reigns if he is ready because he looks a little tense and stiff. Has Bray been getting you upset and angry? Ambrose says he liked that because he likes the Reigns that is upset. He wants that Reigns in the ring with him against Kane and Rollins. Reigns calls them idiots. He says he hates the Authority and Bray. He hates everyone but Ambrose. He is ready to tear it down and rip this place apart.

Sixth Match: Neville vs. Sheamus

Neville with a wrist lock but Sheamus takes Neville to the mat and Neville with a hammer lock. Sheamus backs Neville into the corner and Sheamus with an elbow. Sheamus with a side head lock take down. Sheamus punches Neville and Irish whips Neville. Neville floats over and flips across the ring and kicks Sheamus. Neville with a head scissors but Sheamus with a knee and he blocks a rana attempt. Neville is able to send Sheamus over the top rope with a rana. Neville sets for a dive to the floor but Sheamus gets out of the way. Neville with forearms to Sheamus but Sheamus sends Neville to the apron. Neville goes for a slingshot move but Sheamus catches him and hits a Finlay Slam. Sheamus kicks Neville in the ribs and the head. Sheamus with a suplex throw to Neville. Sheamus fixes his mowhawk and the crowd tells Sheamus what they think of his match. Sheamus with a reverse chin lock. Neville punches Sheamus but Sheamus sends Neville into the turnbuckles. Sheamus punches and kicks Neville and the referee pulls him out of the corner. Neville with a kick to Sheamus and Sheamus is down.

Sheamus with a uranage back breaker and he holds on for two more. Sheamus picks up Neville and slaps him. Neville slaps back and Sheamus kicks Neville. Neville lands on his feet on a belly-to-back suplex attempt and hits a jawbreaker. Neville with a back elbow and Neville with a thrust kick. Neville with forearms followed by a back heel kick and more kicks. Neville with a running kick to the temple and then he goes for a monkey flip but Sheamus puts Neville on the turnbuckles. Neville leaps over Sheamus and Sheamus charges at Neville and goes over the top rope when Neville drops down. Neville with an Asai Moonsault onto Sheamus. Neville with a springboard drop kick to the back of the head and Neville gets a near fall. Sheamus sends Neville to the apron but Neville flips back in. Sheamus misses a charge into the corner and hits the ring post shoulder first. Neville with an enzuigiri to Sheamus and Neville goes up top. Sheamus kicks the ropes and Neville falls to the mat. Neville avoids the Brogue Kick and gets a near fall with a rollup. Neville is not so lucky the second time and Sheamus hits the Brogue Kick and gets the three count.

Winner: Sheamus

Seventh Match: King Barrett vs. Jack Swagger

Barrett says that he would like to make a Royal Decree. All of his opponents will bow down to his feet and pay their respects to the glorious King Barrett. Barrett wants Swagger to bow down and Swagger goes for the leg instead. Barrett goes to the floor and he yells at Swagger to bow down to him. Swagger with a belly-to-belly slam for a near fall. Swagger with an Irish whip and knee into the corner followed by a biel. Barrett with a boot but Swagger grabs the ankle and applies the ankle lock but Barrett goes to the floor. Swagger blocks a punch and he punches Barrett and sends him into the ringside barrier and then back into the ring. Swagger runs into a knee and Barrett sends Swagger into the turnbuckles. Barrett with a BullHammer and he gets the three count.

Ambrose mounts Rollins with right hands in the corner. Ambrose clotheslines Rollins to the floor and then dives out, sending Rollins into the barrier. Ambrose goes in and trades shots with Kane. Reigns and Ambrose take turns on Kane now. Reigns slams Kane. Ambrose goes up in the corner and Rollins pushes him to the floor. Reigns chases Rollins around and back in the ring but runs into a big boot from Kane. Rollins throws Ambrose into the barrier and Kane stomps on Reigns in the ring. Rollins has Reigns down with a headlock. Reigns looks to make a comeback and Rollins misses a splash in the corner. Kane tags in and stops Reigns from tagging. Kane runs into a boot in the corner. Reigns with a big clothesline off the corner. Fans chant for Reigns as he crawls for a tag. Rollins and Ambrose tag in at the same time. Ambrose unloads and sends Rollins to the corner. Ambrose stomps away and nails a bulldog. Ambrose knocks Kane off the apron and backdrops Rollins to the floor.

Ambrose goes up top and drops an elbow on Kane and Rollins. Ambrose tosses Mercury over the barrier. Noble is also down. Ambrose with a big clothesline on Rollins on the floor as fans cheer. Ambrose rolls Rollins in and goes under the ring for a table as fans pop again. Ambrose slides the table in but J&J pull it out. Rollins with a roll-up for two count. Rollins with a big kick for two count as Reigns breaks the pin. Reigns with a powerbomb on Rollins Kane runs in but Reigns hits a big clothesline. Mercury hits Reigns with a kendo stick but Reigns takes it from him and beats him and Kane with it several times. Reigns with a Superman punch on Mercury and Kane. Rollins comes flying of the top and also takes a Superman punch to a big pop. The graphic flashes and when the lights come back on, Bray Wyatt is unloading on Reigns on the floor. He tosses Reigns into the announce table and the steps before beating on him some more. Wyatt slams Reigns hard on the announce table as referees back him off. Ambrose is left in the ring with Kane and Rollins. He turns around and fights off a chokeslam.

Ambrose drops Kane with a big clothesline. Rollins stops Dirty Deeds on Kane. Kane stops Dirty Deeds on Rollins and chokeslams Ambrose. Rollins nails a Pedigree and covers Ambrose for the win. After the match, Mercury and Noble come in the ring to celebrate. Rollins tells them to bring the table in the ring and they set it up in the corner. Rollins readies for a powerbomb but Reigns runs back in and makes the save. He fights everyone off and beats Rollins down in the corner. Reigns turns around to a chokeslam from Kane. Rollins talks trash and slaps Reigns around. He trips Rollins and beats on him to a pop. Reigns fights everyone off again and clears the ring. They surround the ring again and this time beat Reigns down. Reigns still manages to fight back. Kane tries for another chokeslam but it’s blocked. Rollins takes the knee out and Reigns still fights them off. Kane hits another chokeslam and they stomp on Reigns. J&J raise Reigns up and Rollins powerbombs him through the table in the corner. Rollins talks more trash and hits a Pedigree. Rollins raises his title as fans boo. The Authority leaves the ring as Bray Wyattcomes back down the ramp. Wyatt enters the ring and picks Reigns up, dropping him with Sister Abigail.